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* ''[https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/fcc-provincial-court Family management conferences in Provincial Court]'' contains information about general procedure, the orders a judge can make, what you need to do, have, and prepare for, and other tips.
* The ''[https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/provincial-court-registries/family-justice-registries Family Justice registries]'' page contains specifics on family management conferences in Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Vancouver, especially on what needs to happen before you can get a family management conference appointment (e.g. getting a needs assessment with a family justice counsellor, and taking a parenting course).
* The ''[https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/family-management-conferences-provincial-court/preparing Preparing a script for a family management conference]'' page recommends preparing a short (5 minute) script on what to say and ask for in terms of orders. the page includes links to resources to help you prepare a script.
Parties need to do a couple things before they can get a date for a family management conference. They must go through a ''family needs assessment'' and, if applicable, complete a parenting course if the matter is filed in a Family Justice registry. Parties in a Parenting Education Program registry first need to complete a parenting course, where applicable.