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What is Clicklaw?
Clicklaw provides a unified point of access to the many and diverse sources of public legal education and information (PLEI) in British Columbia. Clicklaw allows members of the public in BC, intermediaries and educator end-users to search across and link into PLEI content that resides on a range of websites.
What if you can’t afford a lawyer in Canada?
To apply for Legal Aid, call the Client Service Centre telephone access number 1–668-8258 or 416-979-1446 in Toronto, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In many cities, you can visit a Legal Aid Office or ask one of the Service Centres or Duty Counsel offices in the courthouses to help you apply for a …
What is a separation agreement in BC?
It means that you and your spouse agree about getting a divorce and that you agree about all of the family law issues relevant to your situation, such as spousal support, and the division of family property and debts. Apply for a Joint Divorce.
Why do lawyers do pro bono?
The client simply would not have been able to afford a lawyer if a fee had been charged. Of course, this is really typical of pro bono work: it often involves helping clients in life changing ways with issues which they otherwise would not be able to seek advice on.
What is the meaning of Probono?
for the public good
Definition of pro bono : being, involving, or doing professional and especially legal work donated especially for the public good pro bono work.
Where can I get free family law advice in BC?
Legal Aid provides Family LawLINE lawyers for free. They can give you free legal advice and help by phone. Call Legal Aid at 604-408-2172 (Greater Vancouver) or 1-866-577-2525 (elsewhere in BC). Ask to speak to a Family LawLINE lawyer.
How do I get a lawyer in Vancouver BC?
Call Legal Aid BC at 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver or toll-free 1-866-577-2525 elsewhere in BC. If you are arrested or detained and in police custody, you can call the Brydges Line to speak with a lawyer. This is a free 24-hour emergency number for legal advice.
Where can I get free legal advice over the telephone?
If you have a low income and are experiencing a family law issue, you may be eligible for free legal advice over the telephone from a family lawyer. Family LawLINE lawyers give brief “next step” advice about family law issues. Call Legal Aid BC at 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver or toll-free 1-866-577-2525 elsewhere in BC.
Who can I call for legal aid BC?
Brydges Line (Legal Aid BC) is for people who have been arrested, are being held in custody by police or are being investigated for a crime and who are in need emergency legal services. Calls to these numbers are free of charge in British Columbia.