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Many free legal help programs have financial eligibility criteria, which can make it difficult for those with modest or middle incomes to access legal help if they cannot afford to retain a lawyer. Fo...
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A power of attorney is a legal document that gives a person (the attorney) the power to make financial and legal decisions for you. A power of attorney can be quite flexible, allowing the person creat...
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Back in February, we let you know that the government is seeking feedback on several aspects of the Family Law Act to inform upcoming changes. This period of public engagement has been extended, meani...
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Court Services Online (CSO) provides electronic court services to the public via the internet. Through their E-search, people can search for information from BC Provincial and Supreme civil court reco...
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People’s Law School and Legal Aid BC have announced a new partnership concerning legal information publications (aka freebie booklets). Effective immediately, People’s Law School will be taking over p...
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