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| text = "My spouse and I ended our 16-year relationship. After separating, we couldn’t reach an agreement about spousal support and who our three children should live with. So I started a court action in the Family Court near me. I didn’t have to pay court filing fees, and I found the process easier to follow than I expected. At our family case conference, we ended up with a consent order that resolved our family law issues." <br>– Annika, Maple Ridge | | text = "My spouse and I ended our 16-year relationship. After separating, we couldn’t reach an agreement about spousal support and who our three children should live with. So I started a court action in the Family Court near me. I didn’t have to pay court filing fees, and I found the process easier to follow than I expected. At our family case conference, we ended up with a consent order that resolved our family law issues." <br>– Annika, Maple Ridge, BC | ||
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* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website] | * [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Visit website] | ||
Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family | Unbundling allows you to hire a lawyer for specific parts of your case or to coach you through the court process. '''Unbundled Legal Services''' lists family lawyers who offer these services. | ||
* [http://unbundlinglaw.ca/ Visit website] | * [http://unbundlinglaw.ca/ Visit website] | ||
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===With more information=== | ===With more information=== | ||
Legal Aid BC’s '''Family Law website''' has self-help guides that include step-by-step instructions and blank forms you’ll need for going to | Legal Aid BC’s '''Family Law website''' has self-help guides that include step-by-step instructions and blank forms you’ll need for going to Family Court. | ||
* [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/get-order-provincial-court Visit website] | * [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/get-order-provincial-court Visit website] | ||
The wikibook ''JP Boyd on Family Law'' explains how to start a family law action in | The wikibook ''JP Boyd on Family Law'' explains how to start a family law action in Family Court. | ||
* [[How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Visit website]] | * [[How Do I Start a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Visit website]] | ||
The Justice Education Society’s '''HowToSeparate''' website provides online courses | The Justice Education Society’s '''HowToSeparate''' website provides online courses on how to work out family problems and instructions for going to court. | ||
* [https://www.howtoseparate.ca/ Visit website] | * [https://www.howtoseparate.ca/ Visit website] | ||
