Publications | Family Law in BC

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

Series

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

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