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Survey for Family Law Feedback Extended!
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 E-search now free at CLBC
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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Feedback Wanted: Legal Info Publications
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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New Service BC Mobile Service Centre
Service BC has a new Mobile Service Centre, which provides services to communities with technological or geographical barriers who might find it challenging to access Service BC locations. The Centre...
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Feedback Wanted for Family Law Changes in BC
Family law is the area of law that deals with matters relating to the family and usually comes into play when intimate relationships break down. It covers topics such as separation, divorce, child cus...
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