Legal Aid BC

Find out how Legal Aid BC’s Parents Legal Centre help parents address the social worker's concerns about their children's safety (child protection) early on. Together they can help find solutions that work for the family - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpPhqTfxYU8

Our Family LawLINE provides free legal advice to low income people who are experiencing family law issues. Find out if you're eligible - https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/FamilyLawLINE

Check out our rundown on Mediation, a process that helps avoid going to court - http://ow.ly/Kykk50CaNRg

People's Law School - BC is hosting a townhall next week on dealing with an estate and settling a will. Two lawyers will answer your questions on the topic. More details here - http://ow.ly/Hlkz50BFY5r

Our CEO, Mark Benton, shares how Legal Aid BC is taking action within the justice system to combat racial injustice: http://ow.ly/1LtV50BZ0qN

You can stay up to date on how the Provincial Court of BC is adjusting to COVID-19 by visiting their COVID-19 information page - https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19

Our family law services have changed to cover a broader range of legal matters, and we have increased financial eligibility income guidelines so we can help more clients during the pandemic. Read more about our expanded family services: http://ow.ly/N6R250CfEfY

Next week People's Law School - BC is hosting a free webinar on contesing a will in BC. You can learn more about the session and register at http://ow.ly/g8xT50BFXQh

Find out how Legal Aid BCs Parents Legal Centre help parents address the social worker's concerns about their children's safety (child protection) early on. Together they can help find solutions that work for the family - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpPhqTfxYU8&feature=youtu.be

Our publications are available for free in multiple languages. Download them as a PDF or order print copies to your door - https://lss.bc.ca/publications

"We can't agree about making changes to our parenting agreement" - Parenting during COVID-19 questions answered - https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/qa-parenting

How do you sign and witness a will while practicing social distancing? A Factum article from earlier this year walks you through the options - http://ow.ly/jpRV50BFZsC

Services that can help: Mediate BC is offering 2 hours of free conlfict coaching for BC teachers - http://ow.ly/cKQa50Bu4g2

How do wills and estates work on reserve? The Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website can help explain - http://ow.ly/Ja3L50BG0n9

How can you witness a will while still staying socially distant? Learn about your options - http://ow.ly/AK2j50BsYSM

The Aboriginal Legal Aid in BC website has legal resources and information for people who self-identify as Aboriginal. Visit https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca to learn more.

Learn more about wills and estates during Make-a-Will Week. People's Law School - BC has information on almost everything you would want to know on the topic. Learn about making or changing a will, being an executor and more - http://ow.ly/LeCP50BG0PW

Access Pro Bono BC's Wills Clinic has lawyers who will write a will, representation agreement or enduring powers of attorney for you for free. It's open to people who are over 55 or terminally ill. You can find out more about eligibility and how to apply at http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic

Clicklaw has redesigned their Wikibooks site to make it more user friendly. Their wikibooks have some great resources for learning about the law as well as a collection of COVID-19 resources. Learn more in the link below.

People's Law School - BC is hosting a free webinar Oct 8 from 12-1pm. Lawyers and notaries will be on hand to answer common questions about wills and to let you know what you need to consider when making one. Register at http://ow.ly/M16050BFXvr

5 hours of free remote mediation is available for people who need to change a child support agreement/order due to COVID-19 or who need to make a child support agreement in the first place. Find out if you're eligible and learn more here - http://factum.mylawbc.com//free-mediation-for-child-suppor

This week is Make-a-Will week. We've put together a list of some free resources and services available throughout BC - http://ow.ly/cyfw50BJXXA

Legal Aid BC continues to provide free Gladue Reports for legal aid clients. For more information contact us at [email protected]

We've just launched a new service to help people with child support issues! Get 5 hours of free mediation if you need to change your child support order/agreement because COVID-19 has affected your financial situation or if you need to make a child support agreement because you and the other parent have split up. Find out more about the service and how to apply here - https://mylawbc.com/remote-mediation/

Weve just launched a new service to help people with child support issues! Get 5 hours of free mediation if you need to change your child support order/agreement because COVID-19 has affected your financial situation or if you need to make a child support agreement because you and the other parent have split up. Find out more about the service and how to apply here - https://mylawbc.com/remote-mediation/

This week is Make-a-Will Week here in BC. We'll be sharing resources and services that can help you make your will. To start with, here's our very own MyLawBC, which help you write a simple to fit your needs. Learn more at - https://mylawbc.com/paths/wills/

How do you challenge the validity of a will? Peoples Law School - BC has just put together a new set of resources answering this question. Learn who can challenge it, what the reasons you can challenge it are, and the steps you need to take. Learn more at - http://ow.ly/4EWX50B7Tbb

How do you challenge the validity of a will? People's Law School - BC has just put together a new set of resources answering this question. Learn who can challenge it, what the reasons you can challenge it are, and the steps you need to take. Learn more at - http://ow.ly/4EWX50B7Tbb

October Events post is out. Check out what's happening starting next week - webinars on creating a will, privacy & record keeping for nonprofits, animal law 101, and more. Visit the Clicklaw Blog: https://blog.clicklaw.bc.ca/2020/09/29/october-2020-events/

A family lawyer discusses going to court and the court process for separated parents who cant agree about a parenting plan thats in their childrens best interest - https://youtu.be/ZsQHORkl8-k

Watch a discussion with a lawyer and mediator as she explains how separated parents can write a parenting plan thats in their childs best interest without going to court, and some of the help available to parents - https://youtu.be/I-eucbogxY4

Keep an eye out for two upcoming videos where we talk to family lawyers about making parenting plans when you separate. Learn how to stay out of court and what to do if you have to go to court.

We have a live chat service available on https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca. Click the button on the right to start a chat with one of our outreach workers who can help you with your family law questions. Chats are available Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm.

Circuit court is when judges, lawyers, and court staff travel around the province to serve remote communities that don't have access to a courthouse. Find out what that's like through the eyes of a law student who went with them to Haida Gwaii last fall - http://ow.ly/6BIQ50AXODd

Our LiveHelp chat service is available Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm on our Family Law in BC website. To start a chat with one of our outreach workers visit https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca and click on the chat icon on the right.

Looking for online resources dealing with the ways Covid19 public health directives are affecting people's lives? @Clicklaw has put together a directory that can help - https://bit.ly/covid19bc

If youre not sure where to start with divorce proceedings, you can visit mylawbc.com to make a separation plan, negotiate an agreement with your spouse, or find out how to respond if youve been served with court documents.

Learn more about how our Family Resolution Centre provides free online mediation to those who want to make a parenting plan in the most recent issue of BarTalk - http://ow.ly/EBJI50ARXns

Many of our publications are available in multiple languages. Find them in Tagalog, ) and Ting Vit to name just a few - http://lss.bc.ca/publications/language.php

Weve extended the hours on our LiveHelp service. Its now open Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm. To start a chat with one of our outreach workers visit https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca and click on the chat icon in the top right.

Clicklaw has pulled together a list of resources to help people during COVID-19 - https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php

Find out how to get your will signed and witnessed while social distancing - http://ow.ly/qw9e50AztCU

Find out how Legal Aid BCs Parents Legal Centre help parents address the social workers concerns about their childrens safety (child protection) early on. Together they can help find solutions that work for the family - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpPhqTfxYU8&feature=youtu.be

Accessing #freemediationonline is now more important than ever. The Family Resolution Centre is one of many #LSS services that will help separating parents work through their legal issues. #WebSafeFamilyResolution https://bit.ly/33Q8noA

If youve missed payments and facing potential foreclosure visit mylaw.bc.com where a pathway will ask you questions and give you information to help you keep your home.

Get coached through the Family Resolution Centre. Online help to create a parenting plan including a coach to get you started and a mediator to help you resolve your issues. All available for free - http://ow.ly/8HLo50ABmfp

We have a live chat service available on our Family Law in BC website Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm. To start a chat with one of our outreach workers visit https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca and click on the chat button.

Our newest video is for people wondering if they should go to court during COVID-19. A lawyer answers questions about parenting time and child support. Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWrr9qL3DZY

"What about changing or suspending child or spousal support because of COVID-19?" #FAQ answered https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/qa-provincial-court

You can call our Call Centre to see if you are eligible for legal aid: For Greater Vancouver call: 604-408-2172; for elsewhere in BC, call: 1-866-577-2525

A great resource from the Peoples Law School - BC that answers your COVID-19 legal questions: http://ow.ly/dd7c50yWCls

The courts have issued a number of updates recently about new processes and procedures in response to COVID-19. Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch (CBABC) has been collecting all this information in one handy spot - bit.ly/COVID_Courts

Maintain your social distance and work things out online with Legal Aid BCs Family Resolution Centre, where a free professional mediator will help you and your ex make a parenting plan thats in the best interest of your child. https://mylawbc.com/mediation/

MyLawBCs suite of services help British Columbians get access to justice from the safety of their own homes - https://mylawbc.com

The Aboriginal Legal Aid Website is a website for people who self-identify as Aboriginal and need legal information. Visit: http://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca

If youre a person with low income and dealing with a family law issue, you may be eligible for free legal advice over the phone. To find out if you're eligible call 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver) 1-866-577-2525 (BC-wide) or visit our website - https://legalaid.bc.ca/.

A great resource from the People's Law School - BC that answers your COVID-19 legal questions: http://ow.ly/dd7c50yWCls

Maintain your social distance and work things out online with Legal Aid BC's Family Resolution Centre, where a free professional mediator will help you and your ex make a parenting plan that's in the best interest of your child. https://mylawbc.com/mediation/

We cant agree about making changes to our parenting arrangements. What can we do? Parenting during COVID-19: legal questions answered. https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/qa-parenting