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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on July 02, 2019.

LSLAP Manual
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LSLAP Manual
Introduction
Chapters
1. Criminal Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Sample Information · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary
2. Youth Justice · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary
3. Family Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
4. Victims · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. TIP and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
5. Public Complaints · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints Re: Other Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
6. Human Rights · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role · VIII. Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings
7. Workers' Compensation · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation & Policy · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims · IV. LSLAP's Role · V. Limitation Periods & Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits & Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health & Safety Regulations · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix :D Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
8. Employment Insurance · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
9. Employment Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
10. Creditors and Debtors · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
11. Consumer Protection · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Consumer Transactions
12. Auto Insurance (ICBC) · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Basic Coverage · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. On or Before April 30 2021 · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Compulsory Coverage · XI. Optional Insurance · XII. Personal Injury Claims · XIII. Out-of-Province
13. Motor Vehicle Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Alcohol and Drugs · X. Federal Offences · XI. Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
14. Mental Health Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted · VIII. Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy
15. Adult Guardianship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree
16. Wills and Estate Administration · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. First Nations and Wills · XI. Estate Administration · XII. Duties of a Personal Representative · XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Questionnaire · Appendix B: Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
17. Citizenship · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation · VIII. Proof · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
18. Immigration Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Players · IV. Categories of Persons · V. PR Application · VI. Identifications · VII. IRB · VIII. Loss of PR · IX. Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
19. Landlord and Tenant Law · I. Residential Tenancy Act · II. Tenancy Agreements · III. Moving In and Moving Out · IV. Security Deposits · V. Repair and Service · VI. Rent Increase · VII. Tenant's Rights · VIII. Subletting and Assignment · IX. Termination/Eviction · X. Dispute Resolution · XI. Common Law · XII. Strata Law · XIII. Assisted Living · XIV. Commercial Tenancies · XV. Manufactured Homes · XVI. Income Assistance · XVII. Illegal Suites · XVIII. Forms · XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources
20. Small Claims and the CRT · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP Policy
21. Welfare Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
22. Strata Law · I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintain · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
23. Referrals · I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others
v • d • e

Legal Services Society (Family LawLINE)

Free legal advice over the telephone
Lawyers give brief "next step" advice

Family LawLINE (22:II)

Vancouver Justice Access Centre

Family maintenance, custody, support, parenting
Assistance with enforcement and paperwork
Mediation
NO DIVORCE ASSISTANCE

Vancouver Justice Access Centre (22:II)

Family Justice Centres

Services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce
Help families with child custody, access, guardianship and support issues

Family Justice Centres (22:II)

Family Law in British Columbia

Website about family law Family Law in British Columbia (22:II)

MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program)

Affordable mediation services for families MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program) (22:II)

British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program

Monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (22:II)

Ann Davis Transition Society

Provides shelter and support for abused women and their children
Individual and group counselling for women, children, youth, couples and families

Ann Davis Transition Society (22:II)

North Shore Women's Centre

Women's drop-in resource centre North Shore Women's Centre (22:II)

B.C. Men's Resource Centre

Individual, couple and family counselling B.C. Men's Resource Centre (22:II)

Battered Women’s Support Services

Telephone: 604-687-1867 Toll-Free: 1-855-687-1868 Website: bwss.org

• Summary advice, workshops, and advocacy in family, immigration, refugee, and criminal law

• Court form preparation clinic for drafting supreme court forms for family law proceedings

• Offers counselling, support, information, and other resources

BC Pro Bono Collaborative Roster Society

Website: bccollaborativerostersociety.com/practice/probono

• Collaborative team works with both parties in a divorce to come to a satisfactory settlement, low income families can apply for free service

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre

Telephone 604-681-8480 Website: dewc.ca

• Advocacy in welfare, tenancy, housing applications, and family law

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Telephone: 604-731-4951 Website: fsgv.ca

• Family law information, counselling, and support services

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line

Telephone: 604-558-4740 Toll-free: 1-855-474-9777

• Phone line staffed by advocates trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to kinship caregiving

Representative for Children and Youth

Telephone (youth): 1-800-476-3933 Children’s Help Line: 310-1234 Website: rcybc.ca

• Assists children and youth understand their rights and advocates on their behalf

RISE Women’s Legal Centre

Telephone: 236-317-9000 Website: womenslegalcentre.ca

• Provides legal services to women in family law and immigration applications for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds

• Summary advice, court preparation, and legal representation

Sources Legal Resource Center

Telephone: 778-565-3638 Website: sourcesbc.ca/our-services/legal-resource-centre

• Legal information, resources, and advice in family law, as well as immigration, criminal and civil matters

• Wide variety of counselling and support services

• In Surrey

Society for Children and Youth

Telephone: 778-657-5544 Toll-Free: 1-877-462-0037 Website: www.scyofbc.org Email: cylc@scyofbc.org

• Can provide free legal advice to children and youth on family law issues and more

• Operate a drop-in clinic once a month

LSLAP Manual

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law · Youth Justice · Family Law · Victims · Public Complaints · Human Rights · Workers Compensation

Chapter One: Criminal Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Sample Information · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix E: Trial Books · Appendix F: Glossary

Chapter Two: Youth Justice	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Youth Justice (British Columbia) Act · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Three: Family Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Four: Victims	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. TIP and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up

Chapter Five: Public Complaints	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter

Chapter Six: Human Rights	· I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Rights of the Child · VII. LSLAP's Role · VIII. Indigenous Complainants · IX. Online Mediations & Hearings

Chapter Seven: Workers' Compensation	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form

Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance · Employment Law · Creditors and Debtors · Consumer Protection · Auto Insurance (ICBC) · Motor Vehicle Law · Mental Health Law

Chapter Eight: Employment Insurance	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist

Chapter Nine: Employment Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Checklist · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary

Chapter Ten: Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist

Chapter Eleven: Consumer Protection	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Consumer Transactions

Chapter Twelve: Auto Insurance (ICBC)	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Basic Coverage · IV. Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. On or Before April 30 2021 · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Compulsory Coverage · XI. Optional Insurance · XII. Personal Injury Claims · XIII. Out-of-Province

Chapter Thirteen: Motor Vehicle Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Alcohol and Drugs · X. Federal Offences · XI. Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines

Chapter Fourteen: Mental Health Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted · VIII. Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP File Administration Policy

Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates · Citizenship · Immigration · Landlord and Tenant Rights · Small Claims · Welfare Law · Strata Law · Referrals

Chapter Fifteen: Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect

Chapter Sixteen: Wills and Estate Administration	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. First Nations and Wills · XI. Estate Administration · XII. Duties of a Personal Representative · XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary

Chapter Seventeen: Citizenship	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation · VIII. Proof · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals

Chapter Eighteen: Immigration Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Players · IV. Categories of Persons · V. PR Application · VI. Identifications · VII. IRB · VIII. Loss of PR · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts

Chapter Nineteen: Landlord and Tenant Law	I. Residential Tenancy Act · II. Tenancy Agreements · III. Moving In and Moving Out · IV. Security Deposits · V. Repair and Service · VI. Rent Increase · VII. Tenant's Rights · VIII. Subletting and Assignment · IX. Termination/Eviction · X. Dispute Resolution · XI. Common Law · XII. Strata Law · XIII. Assisted Living · XIV. Commercial Tenancies · XV. Manufactured Homes · XVI. Income Assistance · XVII. Illegal Suites · XVIII. Forms · XIX. Governing Legislation and Resources

Chapter Twenty: Small Claims and the CRT	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy

Chapter Twenty One: Welfare Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals

Chapter Twenty Two: Strata Law	I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintain · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts

Chapter Twenty Three: Referrals	I. General · II. Family Law & Women · III. Residential Tenancy · IV. Human Rights · V. Wills & Estates · VI. Immigration & Refugee · VII. Disability · VIII. Employment · IX. Debt · X. Indigenous · XI. Police Complaints · XII. Chinese Language · XIII. Others

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-== APB's Lawyer Referral Service ==
+== Legal Services Society (Family LawLINE) ==
-Consultation with a lawyer for up to 30 minutes for free. Any legal assistance will require paying the lawyer’s regular fees
+*Free legal advice over the telephone
-{{:The_Lawyer_Referral_Service_(22:I)}}
+*Lawyers give brief "next step" advice
+{{:Family LawLINE (22:II)}}
-== Access Pro Bono ==
-Several programs are available:
-•	'''Summary Legal Advice Program''': Volunteer lawyers provide up to a half-hour of free legal advice to clients at summary legal advice clinics
-•	'''Roster Program''': Pro bono representation for Court of Appeal, family law, Federal Court of Appeal, judicial review and wills and estates issues
-•	'''Civil Chambers Program''': Civil (non-family) chambers litigation matters before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal in Vancouver
-•	'''Consumer Protection Clinic''': Summary advice for individuals with Consumer Protection cases
-•	'''Employment Standards Program''': Volunteer lawyers and students provide free legal representation to employees at the Employment Standards Branch
-•	'''Mental Health Program Telephone Clinic''': Free legal advice appointments over the phone to people detained under the Mental Health Act or their relatives
-•	'''Residential Tenancy Program''': Legal representation for low-income tenants and landlords appearing before the Residential Tenancy Branch
-•	'''Solicitors’ Program''': Connects non-profit organisations of limited means with pro-bono legal services
-•	'''Paralegal Program''': Appointments for self-represented litigants to get help preparing legal documents (604-660-2084)
-•	'''Wills Clinic''': Appointments for low-income seniors and people with terminal illnesses. Trained lawyers and articling students draft and execute simple wills and representation agreements. (604-424-9600)
-{{:Access Pro Bono (22:I)}}
-== Legal Services Society ==
-Representation for criminal charges, mental health and prison issues, serious family problems, child protection matters and immigration problems
-{{:Legal Services Society (22:I)}}
-== Community Legal Assistance Society ==
-Housing, income security, debt issues, access to education, community living supports, access to public services, employment insurance, workers' compensation, information and privacy for people with disabilities, mental health, human rights
-{{:Community Legal Assistance Society (22:I)}}
 == Vancouver Justice Access Centre ==
+*Family maintenance, custody, support, parenting
+*Assistance with enforcement and paperwork
+*Mediation
+*NO DIVORCE ASSISTANCE
+{{:Vancouver Justice Access Centre (22:II)}}
-•	Legal information, self-help and other resources; limited legal advice on family and civil law issues (low-income eligibility requirements apply). No legal advice for criminal matters, small claims court forms and filings and personal injury matters.
+== Family Justice Centres ==
+*Services to British Columbians going through separation or divorce
-•	Can give advice on family and civil justice issues such as separation or divorce, guardianship, child or spousal support, parenting after separation, protection orders, income security, employment, housing, debt, human rights, consumer issues, wills and estates, EI, worker’s compensation, and immigration/refugee issues.
+*Help families with child custody, access, guardianship and support issues
+{{:Family Justice Centres (22:II)}}
-{{:Vancouver Justice Access Centre (22:I)}}
-== Seniors First BC (Victims Services Program and Legal Programs) ==
-*Helps victims of abuse or a crime to access the justice system
-*Provide practical and emotional support
-*Assistance can be provided over the phone
-*Preparation and support for older adults who will be testifying in court about abuse or other crime
-*Provide services to people age 55 and over
-*'''Does not prepare wills or power of attorneys, or give advice on estate administration, real estate, criminal law or family law matters'''
-{{:BC Centre for Elder Advocacy Support (22:I)}}
-== Dial-A-Law ==
-*General information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia
-*Library of legal information prepared by lawyers
-*Available in English, Chinese and Punjabi by telephone and online
-{{:Dial-A-Law (22:I)}}
-== Clicklaw ==
-Legal information, education and help for British Columbians
-{{:Clicklaw (22:I)}}
-== Law Students’ Legal Advice Program ==
-Telephone: 604-822-5791 Website: [http://www.lslap.bc.ca www.lslap.bc.ca]
-•	Free legal assistance through appointments for low income individuals in the Greater Vancouver area, including representation, document drafting, summary advice, and referrals
-•	Help with criminal law (summary offences) tenancy, employment, small claims, welfare, human rights, immigration, and more
-•	No family law, personal injury, supreme court, business law, real property, or criminal law where there is a risk of jail time
-•	Publishes this legal advice manual
-•	Operates a Criminal Code s. 684 project which helps convicted individuals fill out s. 684 applications for a court to assign counsel to act for an accused in an appeal
+== Family Law in British Columbia ==
+Website about family law
+{{:Family Law in British Columbia (22:II)}}
-== The Kettle Society ==
+== MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program) ==
+Affordable mediation services for families
+{{:MediateBC (The Family Mediation Program) (22:II)}}
-Telephone: 604-251-2801 Website: [http://www.thekettle.ca www.thekettle.ca]
+== British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program ==
+Monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements
+{{:British Columbia Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (22:II)}}
-•	Advocacy and support, with a focus on mental health
+== Ann Davis Transition Society ==
+*Provides shelter and support for abused women and their children
+*Individual and group counselling for women, children, youth, couples and families
+{{:Ann Davis Transition Society (22:II)}}
-•	Family, tenancy, tax, welfare, ID replacement, and human rights
+== North Shore Women's Centre ==
+Women's drop-in resource centre
+{{:North Shore Women's Centre (22:II)}}
-== Amici Curaie ==
+== B.C. Men's Resource Centre ==
+Individual, couple and family counselling
+{{: B.C. Men's Resource Centre (22:II)}}
-Telephone: 778-522-2839 Website: [http://www.legalformsbc.ca www.legalformsbc.ca]
+== Battered Women’s Support Services ==
+Telephone: 604-687-1867 Toll-Free: 1-855-687-1868 Website: [[bwss.org]]
-•	Free assistance in completing legal forms (no Criminal, elder law, or wills and estates)
+•	Summary advice, workshops, and advocacy in family, immigration, refugee, and criminal law
-•	Operate a clinic helping temporary workers apply for uncontested divorce orders
+•	Court form preparation clinic for drafting supreme court forms for family law proceedings
-== The Law Centre (University of Victoria) ==
+•	Offers counselling, support, information, and other resources
-Telephone: 250-385-1221 Website: [http://www.uvic.ca/law/about/centre www.uvic.ca/law/about/centre]
-•	Law students in Victoria provide legal assistance to low income individuals in criminal, family, and civil law, including help with human rights, employment insurance, tenancy, welfare, and other administrative tribunals
-== Pov Net ==
+== BC Pro Bono Collaborative Roster Society ==
+Website: [[bccollaborativerostersociety.com/practice/probono]]
-Website: [http://www.povnet.org www.povnet.org]
+•	Collaborative team works with both parties in a divorce to come to a satisfactory settlement, low income families can apply for free service
-•	Comprehensive source of legal referrals
+== Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre ==
+Telephone 604-681-8480 Website: [[dewc.ca]]
-•	Can be used to search for legal help by region in British Columbia
+•	Advocacy in welfare, tenancy, housing applications, and family law
-== First United Church Advocacy ==
+== Family Services of Greater Vancouver ==
+Telephone: 604-731-4951 Website: [[fsgv.ca]]
-Telephone: 604-251-3323 Website: [[firstunited.ca/advocacy]]
+•	Family law information, counselling, and support services
-•	Broad range of legal advocacy for low-income and vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside Vancouver
+== Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line ==
+Telephone: 604-558-4740 Toll-free: 1-855-474-9777
-•	Focus on tenancy and social assistance
+•	Phone line staffed by advocates trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to kinship caregiving
-== St Paul’s Advocacy Office ==
+== Representative for Children and Youth ==
-Telephone: 604-683-4287 Website: [[stpaulsanglican.bc.ca/site1/outreach-2/advocacy-outreach]]
+Telephone (youth): 1-800-476-3933 Children’s Help Line: 310-1234 Website: [[rcybc.ca]]
-•	Supports people facing difficulties in day-to-day living
+•	Assists children and youth understand their rights and advocates on their behalf
-•	This includes accommodation needs, landlord-tenant disputes, health and disability issues, and access to government services
+== RISE Women’s Legal Centre ==
+Telephone: 236-317-9000 Website: [[womenslegalcentre.ca]]
-== Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) ==
+•	Provides legal services to women in family law and immigration applications for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds
-Telephone: 250-361-3521 Website: [http://www.tapsbc.ca\ www.tapsbc.ca]
+•	Summary advice, court preparation, and legal representation
-•	Legal advocacy in Victoria
+== Sources Legal Resource Center ==
+Telephone: 778-565-3638 Website: [[sourcesbc.ca/our-services/legal-resource-centre\|sourcesbc.ca/our-services/legal-resource-centre]]
-•	Income assistance, disability benefits, employment standards, tenancy, and income tax
+•	Legal information, resources, and advice in family law, as well as immigration, criminal and civil matters
+•	Wide variety of counselling and support services
-== Civil Resolution Tribunal ==
+•	In Surrey
-Telephone: 1-844-322-2292 Website: [http://www.civilresolutionbc.ca www.civilresolutionbc.ca]
+== Society for Children and Youth ==
+Telephone: 778-657-5544 Toll-Free: 1-877-462-0037 Website: [http://www.scyofbc.org www.scyofbc.org] Email: [[cylc@scyofbc.org]]
-•	Tribunal which handles small claims matter under $5,000
+•	Can provide free legal advice to children and youth on family law issues and more
-•	Solution explorer for alternative dispute options
+•	Operate a drop-in clinic once a month
-•	Start your claim online
-•	Also handles motor vehicle injury under $50,000, strata disputes, societies and cooperative
-associations disputes, and shared accommodations and some housing disputes
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