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Family Law Illustrated Scenarios

Legal Aid BC
Short, illustrated scenarios with likable characters sharing concerns and information about family law issues. These engaging picture stories are designed to capture readers’ own situations and lead them to online (and other) resources. On the Family Law in BC website.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Family Violence

People’s Law School
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, you have options. Help is available from the police, community workers, and the courts. Learn the steps you can take.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Supreme Court Family Rules Forms

Government of British Columbia
Links to all the forms (you can view them in alphabetical or numerical order). The page also links to free resources to help decide what form you need and how to proceed. It provides instructions and explains what software and browsers to use.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Supreme Court Family Order Pick List

Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Supreme Court has developed a “Family Order Pick List” which sets out standard terms for most of the usual orders made in family cases. The pick list provides the Supreme Court clerks the ability to electronically populate orders after chambers applications or a judicial case conference.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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JP Boyd on Family Law: Specific Communities and Family Law

John-Paul Boyd, KC
This chapter provides an overview of the ways some laws apply differently to specific communities regarding family law problems. It covers Indigenous families, newcomers to Canada, same-sex relationships, and issues affecting transgender and transsexual people.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Family Law Handbook for Self-Represented Litigants

Canadian Judicial Council
A general reference for self-represented litigants appearing in Canadian courts. Includes SRL’s rights and responsibilities, family law basics, resolving disputes out of court, legal research and writing, court processes, family violence, and more. Also provides a list of Canadian and BC resources.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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I am Indigenous and I need help with my income tax. What do I need to know?

Indigenous people have unique tax considerations relating to property and income. According to the Indian Act, personal property on reserve is tax-free (exempt from taxation). (See section 87.) To check if your location applies, go to the web page “ Determine whether you live on Indigenous government lands.” If your mailing address or PO Box is not...
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Last reviewed September 2024
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If You’re Not Happy with a Service

People’s Law School
You hire a roofer to install a new roof on your home. A week later, the new shingles begin to fall off. Learn your rights if you receive unsatisfactory services.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Legal Information for Indigenous People

S.H.E.D. Society of Bella Coola
This booklet provides basic, accessible legal information for Indigenous people facing legal issues. Topics include justice systems, children and families, rights and protections, death and taxes, income security, and class actions. It explains how the laws can vary for people based on their Indigeneity.
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Last reviewed September 2024
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Where can I find an overview of how the law is different for Indigenous people?

Indigenous people live in a unique legal environment. Almost every area of the law, from consumer law to family law, is affected by Indigenous legal issues. Some of the most important issues for Indigenous people are Indigenous rights, treaty rights, the government’s duties toward Indigenous people, the Indian Act (the legislation that governs...
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Last reviewed September 2024
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