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| == Contents == | | == Contents == |
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| *'''[[Introduction]]''' | | *'''[[Introduction to A Death in Your Family|Introduction]]''' |
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| '''Part 1: Common Legal Problems'''
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| *'''[[Suing and Being Sued]]'''
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| **[[Know any good lawyers?]]{{·}} [[I am being sued—what should I expect?|I am being sued]]{{·}} [[I need to take someone to court—what's the process|I need to take someone to court]]
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| *'''[[Family Law]]''' | | *'''[[What to Do First]]''' |
| **[[I just separated from the other parent of my children]] {{·}} [[My ex is not paying child support]]{{·}} [[The Ministry has taken my kids]]{{·}} [[My partner is abusing me and my kids]] | | **[[What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[What is a medical certificate of death?]]{{·}} [[When might a coroner be involved?]] |
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| *'''[[Criminal Law]]''' | | *'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]''' |
| **[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court|I've been charged with a criminal offence and have to go to court]]{{·}} [[I've been accused of a criminal offence and have been offered "diversion", "restorative justice" or "alternative measures"|I've been offered "diversion"]]{{·}} [[I have a criminal record and want to get a pardon]]
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| *'''[[Employment Law]]'''
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| **[[My employer isn't paying my wages]] {{·}} [[I have been dismissed (fired) without just cause]]{{·}} [[I've been turned down for employment insurance benefits]] {{·}} [[I've been cut off workers' compensation benefits]]
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| *'''[[Consumer and Debt]]''' | | *'''[[What to Do about Your Loved One's Daily Affairs]]''' |
| **[[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]{{·}} [[The bank is threatening foreclosure on my home]]{{·}} [[A debt collector is harassing me]]{{·}} [[I bought a product from a door-to-door salesperson and no longer want it]]{{·}} [[My car broke down and the dealer won’t fix it]]
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| *'''[[Complaints about Police and Other Authorities]]''' | | *'''[[Where to Find Support During Bereavement]]''' |
| **[[I was harassed or assaulted by the police]]{{·}} [[A government worker was abusive to me]]{{·}} [[I was abused in a Residential School]]
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| *'''[[Welfare and Disability]]'''
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| **[[I have no money for food or shelter]]{{·}} [[I have been denied or cut off welfare]] {{·}} [[I need to apply for a disability benefit]]
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| *'''[[Housing]]''' | | *'''[[Resources for Dealing with a Death in the Family]]''' |
| **[[My landlord wants to evict me]]
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| *'''[[Human Rights]]'''
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| **[[I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed]]
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| *'''[[Wills and Estates]]'''
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| **[[I want to write a will]]{{·}} [[I am the executor or administrator of an estate]]{{·}} [[I want to help a friend or relative manage their affairs]]
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| '''Part 2: Resource Guide'''
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| *'''[[Resource Guide|A guide to 60 of the best sources]]''' of legal information and help available for low-income British Columbians
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| '''Part 3: Preparing for Your Interview'''
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| *'''[[Preparing for Your Interview|A sample form]]''' to help you prepare for meetings with a lawyer or an advocate
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| == About this guide== | | == About this guide== |
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| * About the [[Cliff Thorstenson|author]] | | * About the [[authors]] |
| * About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]] | | * About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]] |
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| == Extra resources== | | == Extra resources== |
| * Find law-related help on the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/ Clicklaw HelpMap] | | * Find People's Law School... |
