Dial-A-Law

Dial-A-Law is a library of legal information prepared by lawyers. It offers general information on a variety of topics on law in British Columbia. Dial-A-Law is a free service that is available in English, Chinese and Punjabi by telephone and on the Internet. Dial-A-Law is funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia and is operated by the Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch (CBABC).

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Topics

Family Law

Introduction to Family Law and Dispute Resolution

• Introduction to Family Law #114 · Family Court #110 · Mediation and Collaborative Settlement Processes #111 · Applying for an Interim Order in a Family Law Case in the Supreme Court #112 · Family Violence #155 · Appearing in Court by Phone #433

Married and Unmarried Spousal Relationships

• Separation and Separation Agreements #115 · Separation: Deciding Who Will Move Out #116 · Requirements for Divorce and Annulment #120 · Desk Order Divorces: The Do-It-Yourself Divorce Process #121 · The Respondent in Divorce Proceedings #122 · Dividing Property and Debts #124 · What Happens When Your Spouse Dies #150 · Getting Married #160 · Changing Your Name #161 · Marriage Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements #162

Other Family Relationships

• Your Income, Support and Property Rights #148

Children

• Children Born Outside Marriage #140 · Child Protection and Removal #141 · Custody and Access, Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements and Contact #142 · Adoption #145 · Adoption Registries #146 · Unmarried Spouses: About the Children in Your Family #147 · Reporting Suspected Child Abuse #156

Child Support and Spousal Support

• Child Support #117 · Spousal Support #123 · Enforcing Orders and Agreements for Support #132 · Income Tax Implications of Support Payments #133

Small Claims Court

• What is Small Claims Court? #165 · Suing Someone in Small Claims Court #166 · Being Sued in Small Claims Court #167 · Going to Trial in Small Claims Court #168 · Getting Your Judgment Paid #169 · Appearing in Court by Phone #433

Wills and Estates

• Making a Will and Estate Planning #176 · What Happens When You Die Without a Will? #177 · Your Duties As Executor #178 · The Disappointed Beneficiary #179 · Power of Attorney and Representation Agreements #180

Automobiles

Car Accidents and ICBC

• Insurance Benefits and Compensation for Accident Victims #185 · Making a Vehicle Damage Claim #186 · The Points System and ICBC #187 · Making a Personal Injury Claim #188

Impaired Driving, Traffic Tickets or Other Driving Offences

• Drinking and Driving #190 · Driving While Prohibited #192 · Driving Without Insurance #193 · Traffic Tickets #194

Automobiles: Buying, Leasing and Repairing

• Leasing a Car #196 · Buying a Used Car #197 · Car Repairs #198

Youth and the Law

• Young People and Criminal Law #225 · Youth Justice Court Trials #226

Criminal Law

• Possession of Marijuana #201 · Shoplifting #202 · Conditional Sentences, Probation and Discharges #203 · Outstanding Warrants and Welfare #204 · Criminal Records and Applying for a Record Suspension #205 · Stalking, Criminal Harassment and Cyberbullying #206 · If You Receive an Appearance Notice or Summons #210 · Defending Yourself Against a Criminal Charge #211 · Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge #212 · Charging Someone with a Criminal Offense #215 · Being a Witness #216 · Applying for a Peace Bond and Filing Assault Charges #217 · Firearms and Firearms Act #242 · Appearing in Court by Phone #433

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