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Common Questions (family law)

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Short answers to common questions about separation and divorce, children, abuse and family violence, finances and support, and the BC legal system.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Going Through Separation

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Describes separation in BC and gives information on mediation, what to take with you when you separate, and how to prove you’re separated if you have to keep living with your ex-spouse.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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What Happens If Your Common-Law Partner Dies?

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Explains the rights and responsibilities of people in marriage-like (common-law) relationships when their partner dies.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Office of the Seniors Advocate BC

Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
The office’s information and referral specialists can help you find programs and services for seniors.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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