If you don't have a lawyer, you can access free legal advice before your court date. Getting legal advice will help you to better understand your legal situation and be prepared for your court appearance. Contact one of the services below:
Family duty counsel
Get free legal help from a Provincial Court family duty counsel lawyer at a courthouse on list days (sometimes called first appearance or remand days).
Family duty counsel are family lawyers paid by Legal Aid BC to provide free legal advice to help with family law and child protection issues. See more information about family duty counsel.
Family LawLINE
Find out if you're eligible for free legal advice over the phone to help with your family law issue.
Call the Legal Aid BC Call Centre:
- 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver)
- 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC)
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri — 9 am to 3 pm
- Wed — 9 am to 2:30 pm
Other legal help in your community
Find a lawyer through the Lawyer Referral Service or at a free legal clinic to help you with your family law issue.