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Participating Remotely

Provincial Court of British Columbia
General guidance for appearing in court by computer or phone without having to physically be in the courthouse. This applies to small claims court, provincial family court, and some criminal bail hearings.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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Alternatives to Small Claims Court

Provincial Court of British Columbia
This page contains links to mediation in BC, the Civil Resolution Tribunal, and a self-help guide on small claims court.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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Information for All Types of Cases

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Information about preparing for different types of cases in Provincial Court and appearing in court including tips about dress, food, and electronic devices; legal terms; courtroom layout; and the people you will see in a courthouse.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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Alternatives to Family Court

Provincial Court of British Columbia
Understand your alternatives to family court, including different types of mediation and collaborative solutions.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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CPP Disability Guides

Disability Alliance BC
This page features self-help guides about the Canada Pension Plan disability benefit (CPP-D), including how to fill the application form and how to appeal if your request is denied. The guides are also available in Arabic, Persian, Punjabi, and Spanish.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide to Resources and Services

WelcomeBC (Government of BC)
Moving to a new country can be challenging. You probably have a number of questions that need to be answered right away. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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Do I need to make a power of attorney or a representation agreement?

When planning for your future care and decision-making, choosing a power of attorney or making a representation agreement can be important steps. But what are they and how do you know which one you need? Most people have heard the term power of attorney but may not know how it’s different from an enduring power of attorney, or what a representation...
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Last reviewed December 2024
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How do I challenge or dispute someone else’s will?

If you’re unhappy about your share of your parent’s or spouse’s will, you can try challenging the will in court. You’d be applying to vary the will. If you think a will was created improperly or isn’t legal, anyone who receives notice of probate can also dispute it in court. Varying a parent’s or spouse’s will You don’t have much time to file a...
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Last reviewed December 2024
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BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society

British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
The society provides services to eligible individuals, families, and organizations within Indigenous communities and in urban and rural centres. If you’re an Indigenous person with a disability, or a community or organization requiring disability information and support services, they may be able to help you.
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Last reviewed December 2024
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Prisoners’ Legal Services

Prisoners’ Legal Services
Clinic providing prison-related legal aid (other than appeals) to people in federal and provincial prisons. Advocates help with issues including segregation, disciplinary hearings, involuntary transfers, parole suspensions, detention hearings, and sentence calculation. Services may range from summary advice to legal representation at hearings.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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