Family Law and Women's Resources (23:II)

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 4, 2021.

Legal Aid BC (Family LawLINE)

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

Vancouver Justice Access Centre

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

Family Justice Centres

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

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

North Shore Women's Centre

• Women's drop-in resource centre • Runs a family law clinic which provides information, support, and legal advice about family law issues • In North Vancouver 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

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• Service for low-income families going through separation/divorce who do not have lawyers • Collaborative team works with both parties in a divorce to come to a satisfactory settlement

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre

Telephone 604-681-8480 Website: dewc.ca

• Safe space for women and children in the Downtown Eastside • Advocacy in welfare, tenancy, housing applications, and family law, including providing referrals

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 Website: Website: https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/grandparents-raising-grandchildren/

• 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

• Provides 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 with family law issues • Wide variety of counselling and support services

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

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