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Information for those representing themselves in court who wish to bring a support person during the court hearing, and how to ask the court’s permission to have them come with you.

Many self-represented litigants find that having a trusted friend or family member with them to provide emotional support, take notes, and organize documents can be a big help. The BC Provincial Court recognizes this, and they’ve adopted guidelines to make it easier to bring a support person to small claims court.

Guides on protection orders against family members, or against anyone else you feel is a danger to you.

This guide to a family court trial in BC Provincial Court covers whether it’s the correct court for your legal issue, if you can attend court by phone or videoconference, resources to help you with family disputes, and definitions for some legal words used in court.

The Provincial Court handles many types of family matters including parenting arrangements, spousal and child support and their enforcement, child protection, adult guardianship (protection of abused or neglected adults), and child abduction by a parent.

Many self-represented litigants find that having a trusted friend or family member with them to provide emotional support, take notes, and organize documents can be a big help. The BC Provincial Court recognizes this, and they’ve adopted guidelines to make it easier to bring a support person to provincial family court.

A list of trusted resources for legal information, including legislation and case law, and a checklist of what to consider when reading legal information online.

Picklists contain sample language that you can use in court orders and applications. They provide standard wording to help you make yourself understood to the court.

Information about financial statements in family court, including how they’re used in court, and details about filing and copying.

Practical tips for attending court, including suggestions on how to dress, finding your courtroom, and court etiquette. Intended for both parties going to court and for observers watching cases.