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| 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.

| 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]."