Legal Resources

This guide contains information on things that people in British Columbia can do before they turn 19.

This resource contains basic information about contract law, including 10 tips to signing a contract.

When you have a protection order against your children’s other parent, plan how to keep yourself and your children safe during parenting time and at handover.

Answers some of the common questions asked by children and teens about their family law rights, including whether a young person can get child support, medical care, guardianship over younger siblings, and a say in which parent they want to live with.

Describes who is a parent, how to become a guardian, and the responsibilities of parents and guardians after separation. Also explains the rights of the child, parents, step-parents, and other relatives

Information for parents, guardians, relatives of children, and children and teens about child rights, parenting and contact arrangements, child protection, and adoption.

Describes child and spousal support, how to track support payments, and what to do if the payor can’t or won’t pay.

Describes what can happen if the ministry thinks your child’s safety is at risk, including your responsibilities and rights as a parent, how you can be involved in making decisions for your child’s future, and how to avoid having to go to court.