Publications | Family Law in BC

Family Law in BC: Quick Reference Tool

Introduces you to the basics of family law, how you can reach an agreement, and how to deal with issues involving children and money

For Your Protection

Explains how and when to apply for peace bonds and family law protection orders, and what the differences are between them

How to Become a Child's Guardian

Explains how to apply to court to become a child's guardian

If You Can't Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case

How to get a court-appointed lawyer for a complicated child protection hearing if you can't get legal aid but can't afford a lawyer

If Your Child Is Taken

Explains about child protection law and what you can do if the ministry takes your child from your home

Is That Legal?

Booklet to help youth become safer online when they use social media

Is Your Client Safe?

A resource for family law lawyers and advocates that describes relationship violence, the signs of abuse, and the risk factors

Is Your Client Safe? Fact Sheets

Is Your Client Safe? Encouraging Disclosure

Fact sheet explains why clients may not disclose relationship violence to their lawyer, and provides steps a lawyer can take to encourage disclosure

Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Client Resources

Fact sheet for lawyers provides resources to help their client stay safe and get help with non-legal issues

Is Your Client Safe? Relationship Violence Legal Resources

Fact sheet provides resources relating to relationship violence, abuse, and the law

Is Your Client Safe? Safety Planning for You and Your Staff

Fact sheet provides safety planning steps for lawyers in their workplace

Is Your Client Safe? Safety Planning for Your Client

Fact sheet provides lawyers with the steps their client can take to start a safety plan and remain safe, and tells lawyers where to get more information and resources

Live Safe, End Abuse

Fact sheets about relationship abuse that explain what abuse is and where people who are being abused can get help

Living Together or Living Apart

Explains the basics of family law in BC, separation and divorce, and how to work out child and spousal support

Mothers Leaving Abusive Partners

Plain language guide to legal process for women, with or without children, who've been abused by their intimate partner (such as a spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend)

Separation Agreements

Explains the law about fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what to do if you believe your agreement might be unfair

Sponsorship Breakdown

For permanent residents whose sponsor will no longer support them, they're unable to support themselves

Working with Your Legal Aid Lawyer

Fact sheet to help clients and lawyers know what to expect from a legal aid contract

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