Sponsorship Breakdown
A 57-page booklet written for permanent residents who need help when the person sponsoring them in Canada is no longer supporting them. Explains what happens when a sponsorship breaks down, and how to apply for welfare.
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A 57-page booklet written for permanent residents who need help when the person sponsoring them in Canada is no longer supporting them. Explains what happens when a sponsorship breaks down, and how to apply for welfare.
This resource for justice sector employees explains that all people have a right to a safe workplace free from bullying, harassment, and unwanted sexual attention. It defines sexual harassment and explains possible legal options if you don’t feel safe at work. It includes a list of helpful resources.
This booklet is designed to help children who have experienced sexual abuse. It outlines why a child should tell about the abuse and who should be told. It explains how family members might react and what social workers and police do when they are told about sexual abuse.
Learn about the decisions you must make if your relationship has ended. Topics include separation, and why making a separation agreement is a good idea, as it can deal with support and parenting arrangements, and can deal with property and debt. It also explains what happens to the family home.
When someone in a trusted relationship with an older person does something that harms or distresses them, this is elder abuse. Learn what options exist if you suspect elder abuse.
A list of province-wide support services for older adults.
An overview of selling a home in BC. Topics include working with a licensed real estate professional, service agreements and listing contracts, offers to purchase and “subject to” clauses, completing the sale, and things to watch out for.
This is a resource for anyone in BC who needs protection from a specific person or people and wants to get an order from the court.
Provides an overview of major issues lawyers may encounter when requesting or responding to psychological reports ordered under section 211 of the Family Law Act. It was developed primarily for lawyers working with women experiencing family violence, in cases involving parenting disputes.
A four-and-a-half-minute video that gives an overview of the steps leading up to a Supreme Court family law trial, including scheduling a trial, attending a Trial Management Conference, and filing and serving the necessary documents.