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Children and Families (Legal Information for Indigenous People) (view source)
Revision as of 22:00, 31 January 2023
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When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child. | When considering the best interests of Indigenous children, the courts may also consider the child’s heritage, traditions and culture. Also, the courts may look at someone’s Indigenous heritage or life circumstances when they are making decisions about legal issues such as guardianship, parenting arrangements and contact with a child. | ||
=== Legal Aid BC resources: === | |||
* See Family Duty Counsels at Court locations for advice https://legalaid.bc.ca/legal_aid/familyDutyCounsel | |||
* Apply for Legal Aid for urgent family matters 1-866-577-2525 | |||
* Speak with a family lawyer about your situation for free 1-866-577-2525 | |||
* Read the family law guide “Living Together or Living Apart” @ https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/publications/living-together-or-living-apart | |||
=== Child Support Issues === | |||
Parents and guardians have a legal duty to financially support their children. Even though it is paid to one parent, child support is the legal right of the child. | |||
If you have a child support order and the other parent is not paying, you can register with the BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) to help enforce the support order 1-800-663-3933 or www.fmep.gov.bc.ca. | |||
On the other hand, if you have not been paying the support you have been ordered to pay, it is important to get help to address your debt and discuss applying for a support order that accurately reflects your current income. '''ISSUE: Call a Legal Advocate for help. See page 52 for more about Debt issues.''' | |||