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Parenting after Separation (PAS) Courses

Government of British Columbia
PAS is a free online three-hour course for parents and others who are going through separation or divorce. It helps ensure that your decisions are being made in the best interest of the children. The course may be required if you’re involved with the court. Offered in Punjabi and English and for Indigenous families.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Justice Access Centres

Government of British Columbia
For when you need help with family law issues that affect your everyday life. They can help assess what you need, provide information about your legal and related issues, and refer you to the services that are available for your situation. They offer self-help services, needs assessment, dispute resolution and mediation options, and more.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Parenting after Separation (course)

Government of British Columbia
This free online course (offered in English and Punjabi) helps parents and family members make decisions about caring for their children after separation or divorce. Learn about guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, spousal and child support, and resolving disputes with the help of a mediator.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Early Resolution Process (Family Justice)

Government of British Columbia
The Provincial Court Family Rules introduced Early Resolution Registries, which applies to issues under the Family Law Act in certain locations. In these registries, there are early resolution requirements for family law matters in Provincial Court. This page tells you where the process applies, information about the process & the steps involved.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Family Justice Counsellors in British Columbia

Government of British Columbia
A 10-minute video describing what justice counsellors do. They work in Family Justice Centres located in communities across the province to help those going through separation or divorce.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Navigating Home Care and Senior Housing: An Advocacy Guide

Seniors First BC
A guide explaining the types of personal care and health care that are available to older adults in British Columbia.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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Advance Planning Clinics

Seniors First BC
Staff lawyers and volunteer legal professionals can help eligible low-income older adults (55+) with drafting and executing wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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When I’m 64: Benefits for Older Adults

People’s Law School
Explains what financial help older adults in British Columbia can get from government sources. It covers Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, and welfare benefits for older adults.
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Last reviewed November 2024
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I have to pay child support. If my job now pays me less, how do I change the amount I have to pay?

If your BC court order states the specific child support you must pay, you’ll need to apply to the court to get it changed. This is called varying the order. Court orders don’t automatically vary themselves. If your financial situation changes, you need to apply for a variation. The process will depend on two things: Are you applying in Provincial...
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Last reviewed October 2024
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What does the judge consider when sentencing an Indigenous person?

Anybody who thinks of themselves (self-identifies) as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit has the right to get a judge to apply Gladue principles when they’re in criminal court. This right is a result of the 1999 court decision in R. v. Gladue. Gladue principles Applying Gladue principles means that when sentencing an Indigenous person, a judge must...
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Last reviewed October 2024
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