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Legal representation: cost and funding barriers
* [[Family Law Agreements]], provides information on how people can settle their own ongoing or future disputes with minimal involvement by lawyers or courts.
===Legal representation: cost and funding Cost barriers===
For those who do end up in court, the stakes can be high, the process can feel intimidating, and having a lawyer by your side can feel like a priority. The cost of this can be a significant barrier, however. Based on a [https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/features/2021-legal-fees-survey-results/362970 2021 legal fees survey], British Columbians can expect to pay on average more than $6,000 per day for a lawyer's time in trial. Many people simply cannot afford to pay for full legal representation.
* ''Family Duty Counsel'',
* ''Family Advice Lawyers'', and
* ''FamilyLawLINE''
===Service confusion barriers===