Difference between revisions of "The Court System for Family Matters"

Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
Line 156: Line 156:
===Court proceedings===
===Court proceedings===


If you are involved in a proceeding before the Court of Appeal, you must read the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84h4 Court of Appeal Act]'' and the Court of Appeal's [http://canlii.ca/t/85bg Rules of Court]. The act and the rules govern every aspect of an appeal, from starting an appeal to the size and colour of paper to use for court documents. They set out important deadlines and limitations, and say what court forms must be used for which purpose. You also need to have a look at the [http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/court_of_appeal/Practice_and_Procedure/civil_practice_directives_/index.aspx Practice Directives] issued by the Chief Justice, which clarify aspects of the rules of court and describe additional processes and procedures.
If you are involved in a proceeding before the Court of Appeal, you must read the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84h4 Court of Appeal Act]'' and the Court of Appeal's [http://canlii.ca/t/85bg Rules of Court]. The act and the rules govern every aspect of an appeal, from starting an appeal to the size and colour of paper to use for court documents. They set out important deadlines and limitations, and say what court forms must be used for which purpose. You also need to have a look at the [https://www.bccourts.ca/court_of_appeal/Practice_and_Procedure/civil_practice_directives_/index.aspx Practice Directives] issued by the Chief Justice, which clarify aspects of the rules of court and describe additional processes and procedures.


While it is possible to represent yourself in the Court of Appeal, the court requires '''strict compliance''' with its rules and the assistance of a lawyer is highly recommended.
While it is possible to represent yourself in the Court of Appeal, the court requires '''strict compliance''' with its rules and the assistance of a lawyer is highly recommended.

Navigation menu