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| width="20%" | '''Clicklaw''' | | width="20%" | '''Clicklaw''' | ||
| width="40%" | A website with legal information and education from across BC. The resources available through Clicklaw are designed to be used by the public.<br/>Start on the homepage (Solve Problems) and explore by topic. Select [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Family+law Family Law]. | | width="40%" | A website with legal information and education from across BC. The resources available through Clicklaw are designed to be used by the public.<br/>Start on the homepage (Solve Problems) and explore by topic. Select "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?f=Family+law Family Law]." | ||
You can use the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap Clicklaw HelpMap] to find someone who can help with legal problems. | You can use the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap Clicklaw HelpMap] to find someone who can help with legal problems. | ||
| width="40%" | [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca] | | width="40%" | [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca] | ||
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| width="20%" | '''Family Law in British Columbia''' | | width="20%" | '''Family Law in British Columbia''' | ||
| width="40%" | The [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/ Family Law in British Columbia website] has important information about family matters including: child protection, child support, common-law relationships, divorce and separation, and family violence. Information is available in 12 languages. The website is produced by the Legal Services Society.<br/>The Legal Services Society has free print and online booklets on family law topics in English and many other languages. Select Family and look for these publications: | | width="40%" | The [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/ Family Law in British Columbia website] has important information about family matters including: child protection, child support, common-law relationships, divorce and separation, and family violence. Information is available in 12 languages. The website is produced by the Legal Services Society.<br/>The Legal Services Society has free print and online booklets on family law topics in English and many other languages. Select "Family" and look for these publications: | ||
''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1058 Living Together or Living Apart: Common-Law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce]''<br/>This booklet explains the basics of family law in BC. It includes information about living common-law or being married, getting separated or divorced, and where to find help. The booklet is available in eight languages.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1060 Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights: A Parent’s Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]''<br/>This booklet explains what happens if the Ministry of Children & Family Development has concerns about a child’s safety.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 For Your Protection]''<br/>This is written for people who need protection from violent partners or ex-partners, but the information applies to anyone in an abusive relationship.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1048 If Your Child is Taken]''<br/>This explains the steps that parents or guardians can take if the director of Children and Family Development removes their child or is planning to remove their child from the home. Describes what the law says, what parents can do, and what happens in court. | ''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1058 Living Together or Living Apart: Common-Law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce]''<br/>This booklet explains the basics of family law in BC. It includes information about living common-law or being married, getting separated or divorced, and where to find help. The booklet is available in eight languages.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1060 Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights: A Parent’s Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]''<br/>This booklet explains what happens if the Ministry of Children & Family Development has concerns about a child’s safety.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1319 For Your Protection]''<br/>This is written for people who need protection from violent partners or ex-partners, but the information applies to anyone in an abusive relationship.<br/>''[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1048 If Your Child is Taken]''<br/>This explains the steps that parents or guardians can take if the director of Children and Family Development removes their child or is planning to remove their child from the home. Describes what the law says, what parents can do, and what happens in court. | ||
| width="40%" | [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca] <br/>[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications/ www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications] | | width="40%" | [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca] <br/>[http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications/ www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/publications] | ||
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| width="20%" | '''ImmigrantLegal.ca''' | | width="20%" | '''ImmigrantLegal.ca''' | ||
| width="40%" | This website provides free legal information and education on legal topics for newcomers to Canada and the people working with them. The website is a project of the Immigrant Public Legal Education and Information Consortium. It is managed by the Justice Education Society.<br/>On the homepage of the site, select [http://www.immigrantlegal.ca/family-law Family]. | | width="40%" | This website provides free legal information and education on legal topics for newcomers to Canada and the people working with them. The website is a project of the Immigrant Public Legal Education and Information Consortium. It is managed by the Justice Education Society.<br/>On the homepage of the site, select "[http://www.immigrantlegal.ca/family-law Family]." | ||
| width="40%" | [http://www.immigrantlegal.ca www.immigrantlegal.ca] | | width="40%" | [http://www.immigrantlegal.ca www.immigrantlegal.ca] | ||
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| width="20%" | '''Justice Education Society''' | | width="20%" | '''Justice Education Society''' | ||
| width="40%" | On the homepage, select the quick link to Family Law.<br/>''Court Information Program for Immigrants'' provides free legal information to new immigrants and refugees. All content on the website is available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Punjabi, and Hindi.<br/>''Families Change: Guide to Separation & Divorce'' is a multimedia website that provides information on separation and divorce for children, teens, and parents.<br/>''KidsBC.ca: Explore Changeville'' is a multimedia website that aims to help children cope with the changes in their lives when parents separate or divorce. | | width="40%" | On the homepage, select the quick link to "Family Law."<br/>''Court Information Program for Immigrants'' provides free legal information to new immigrants and refugees. All content on the website is available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Punjabi, and Hindi.<br/>''Families Change: Guide to Separation & Divorce'' is a multimedia website that provides information on separation and divorce for children, teens, and parents.<br/>''KidsBC.ca: Explore Changeville'' is a multimedia website that aims to help children cope with the changes in their lives when parents separate or divorce. | ||
| width="40%" | [http://www.justiceeducation.ca www.justiceeducation.ca]<br/>[http://www.courtinformation.ca www.courtinformation.ca]<br/>[http://www.familieschange.ca www.familieschange.ca]<br/>[http://www.kidsbc.ca www.kidsbc.ca] | | width="40%" | [http://www.justiceeducation.ca www.justiceeducation.ca]<br/>[http://www.courtinformation.ca www.courtinformation.ca]<br/>[http://www.familieschange.ca www.familieschange.ca]<br/>[http://www.kidsbc.ca www.kidsbc.ca] | ||
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