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Clicklaw Wikibooks JP Boyd on Family Law A practical, in-depth, plain-language manual of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. Dial-A-Law Scripts from the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch written by lawyers and covering over 130 legal topics. Legal Help for British Columbians Quick answers and BC legal referral information for common legal troubles. Scams to Avoid From People's Law School, a resource for British Columbians on how to spot and guard against scams that try to trick you out of your money. Legal Issues in Residential Care From BC CEAS, an in-depth legal handbook for seniors & their advocates. Tenant Survival Guide From TRAC, a legal resource on residential tenancy law for tenants. A Death in Your Family From People's Law School, a resource on what to do when a loved one dies. Consumer Law Essentials From People's Law School, a resource for consumers on how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service. Transitioning an Existing Society From Drew Jackson, a resource for non-profits transitioning under the new Act. Societies Act FAQs From Law for Non Profits, Q&A about compliance, key documents and transitioning under the new Act. Driving in BC From People's Law School, a legal resource for new drivers. Learning about the Law Wikibook From People's Law School, a general resource to help readers understand their legal rights and responsibilities under Canadian law. Human Trafficking in Canada From People's Law School, general information for anyone who wants to learn more about the crime of human trafficking. Paying Taxes in BC From People's Law School, a guide for newcomers and new taxpayers who want to know about their tax obligations. Workplace Bullying and Harassment From People's Law School, information on what workers, employers, and supervisors need to know and do, and where you can get help or more information around workplace bullying and harassment. Being an Executor From People's Law School, practical information about acting as an executor under BC's new Wills, Estates and Succession Act. Family Violence and Abuse From People's Law School, information on forms of abuse, legal protection options and the criminal court process. Writing Your Will From People's Law School, information for people who want to know more about wills under BC's new Wills, Estates and Succession Act. Power of Attorney From People's Law School, information for people who want to know what a power of attorney is, who can act as one, and what their powers and duties are in BC. Child Support in BC From People's Law School, basic information about child support in BC. Child Protection in BC From People's Law School, a resource about what parents are legally required to do to care for their children and where to go for help if you are unable to care for your children. Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information From Courthouse Libraries BC, a how-to for legal research and representing yourself in court in British Columbia. See the full list of Clicklaw Wikibook titles. What is a Clicklaw Wikibook? Clicklaw Wikibooks are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed. More than 50 legal professionals contribute to the Clicklaw Wikibooks collection. See full list of contributors or Read more about the Clicklaw Wikibooks... About this Site This site is operated by Courthouse Libraries BC with the assistance of the Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee. The site is operated in tandem with the public legal information program Clicklaw. The main Clicklaw site is a one-stop portal to legal information & assistance for the public in BC. The Clicklaw blog highlights what's new on Clicklaw. Visit Clicklaw on Twitter @Clicklaw, Facebook, and YouTube.

Featured on Clicklaw Wikibooks On November 28, 2016 BC's new Societies Act came into effect. Thousands of BC non-profits and member-run societies need to transition to the new Act, and be in compliance. Clicklaw Wikibooks has two new resources to assist: Societies Act FAQs answers common questions about compliance for governing documents and model bylaws of an organization. Transitioning an Existing Society: A How-to Guide for Non-profits in BC is a step-by-step approach to transitioning a society under the new Act. Clicklaw Wikibook Contributors BC CEAS Cliff Thorstenson Mary Mouat, QC Rhaea Bailey John-Paul Boyd Thomas Wallwork People's Law School More than 50 legal professionals contribute to Clicklaw Wikibooks. View the full list of contributors For Contributors If you are a contributor collaborating in developing and updating content on a Clicklaw Wikibook, see the Clicklaw Wikibooks Contributor Guide for step-by-step instructions on using the wiki platform. If you are a contributor to the main Clicklaw website, you can find support on updating your organization's entries in the Clicklaw Website Contributor Guide.