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I know a family who has just immigrated. What information would help them?

The resources below will give newcomers to Canada a good idea of what it’s like to live in Canada. They include information about newcomers’ rights and responsibilities, the legal issues they may face as they settle, and how to access and apply for community and government services, as well as links to further resources and information. Helpful...
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Last reviewed June 2024
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Muslim Marriage Contract Toolkit

Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Rooted in traditional Muslim laws, this toolkit helps Muslim women to develop a marriage contract. It includes a sample marriage certificate, a sample Muslim marriage contract and explanatory notes on what each clause means.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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JP Boyd on Family Law: Overlapping Legal Issues

John-Paul Boyd, KC
This chapter provides information about a selection of relatively common legal questions that are also family law problems. It includes naming and changes of name, wills and estates issues, and conflict of laws.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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JP Boyd on Family Law: Family Relationships

John-Paul Boyd, KC
This chapter provides an overview of the range of family relationships, and examines how the law impacts the people in these relationships. Also provides information about the claims a child’s caregivers and extended family members can make.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Human Trafficking in Canada

People’s Law School
This 16-page booklet is for community leaders, teachers, students, people in social service or health care roles, and others who want to help their communities learn more about human trafficking.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Family Law in BC

Legal Aid BC
Information and self-help guides on family law in BC. Topics covered include abuse, adoption, child protection/removal, common-law relationships, custody and access, divorce and separation, child support, and spousal support.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Common Questions (family law)

Legal Aid BC
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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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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Trials in Provincial Court

Legal Aid BC
Information about getting ready for a family law trial in Provincial Court, including what happens at a trial, how the courtroom is set up, how evidence is presented, and what goes in a trial book.
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Last reviewed May 2024
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