Law links we frequently use and have found helpful for Vancouver Family Lawyers and Clients.

Guide for Divorced Parenting How to make shared parenting work. Canadian Vote Compass Don't know how to vote? Scientifically find the best match for your values with a Canadian party  Would you recognize child abuse? What are the clues? Family Wizard Access Software Software and website for organizing parenting between separated couples Canadian Crisis Centres Are you thinking about harming yourself or others. Stop, and  talk to someone at one of these centres close to you right away. Parenting Today Information on Parenting in the new Millenium Ellis Business Lawyers Start a business, grow a business, get paid: Business law solutions for everyone. Tips for a healthy marriage Tips for a healthy marriage Mosaic: Take the Domestic Violence Assessment Tool Take the threat assessment questionaire developed for domestic violence. Spousal support calculator Suggested spousal support payable in Canada where there are no children. Referrals to Psychologists Are you stressed. Do you need help with problems with living. Try this site to obtain names of psychologists. The British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) is the professional association that represents psychologists in B. C. It is a voluntary body and is committed to advancing psychology and the interests of psychologists. BCPA provides public information about psychology, sponsors professional development and networking activities for members, publishes a newsletter for members and operates a province-wide referral service. BC Association of Clinical Counsellors British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors: This is another resource to reach professionals to help you through difficult times such as separation and divorce. Order BC Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates Click on this link to order birth, death or marriage certificates from British Columbia Vital Statistics. Parental Consent Forms for Children to Travel Here is some must know information on travelling with children. For example, it is strongly recommended that children travelling alone or with one parent carry a consent letter for each and every trip abroad. There are some sample letters at this site. B.C. Family Maintenance Enforcement This agency is responsible for collecting on your child support and spousal support orders, but they can't help you if you are not registered with them. Register your court order today. If you don't have a Court Order call a lawyer to see if you are entitled to one. CHILD SUPPORT - CANADA Helpful link to Federal child support guidelines. Interjurisdictional Orders (Provinces & Countries) Interjurisdictional Support Orders: What you require for child or spousal support (When one person lives outside BC) British Columbia Supreme Courts Home page: Court of Appeal The British Columbia Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province and hears appeals from the British Columbia Supreme Court and some criminal appeals from the Provincial Court, as well as appeals from administrative tribunals. Appeals from the Court of Appeal are heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. Link to the Court of Appeal Supreme Court The British Columbia Supreme Court is the superior trial court for the province and hears both civil and criminal cases, as well as some appeals from the Provincial Court. Link to the Supreme Court Provincial Court The Provincial Court of British Columbia is the first level of court in British Columbia and it hears criminal, family, child protection, small claims (civil claims under $10,000), and traffic cases, as well as criminal cases involving youth offenders. Link to the Provincial Court Court Services Court Services Branch delivers all court administration services in British Columbia, including registry and trial support for the Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, prisoner custody and escort, courthouse security, and providing and maintaining courthouse facilities. Link to Court Services   Trial Lawyers of BC Law Links Founded in 1980, the Trial Lawyers Association of BC is a non-profit society, comprised of plaintiffs lawyers who work to strengthen and preserve laws that protect the rights of individuals and make British Columbia safer, cleaner, and a better place to live. TLABC uses the skills and resources of it's members to inspire all lawyers to serve the public interest. By clicking on the name of the link above you will access many other helpful law sites. Law Society of British Columbia The Law Society of British Columbia is the self-governing body for lawyers in BC. The primary responsibility of the Law Society under the provincial Legal Profession Act is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice. BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association The Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia is a professional organization which was formed in 1896 and incorporated under a Special Act of Parliament in 1921. The purpose of the Association is to: enhance the professional and commercial interests of our members and protect the independence of the judiciary and the bar provide personal and professional development and support to all members promote fair justice systems and facilitate effective law reform promote equality in the legal profession and eliminate discrimination     Government of British Columbia Quick access to topical, high level government information     News     Statutes & Regulations     Reports & Publications     B.C. Government Directory College of Physicians and Surgeons The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia is a statutory body established by the Provincial Legislature in l886. It is composed of physicians registered in the province to practice medicine, surgery and midwifery. The original mandate of the College was to establish standards for the profession, and monitor, evaluate and discipline its members. This mandate for the protection of the public continues today. Physicians accepting new patients Try this site for doctors and experts in your area Law for Foreign Brides Anyone who is considering marriage in Canada should visit this site. Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia "A family for every child" Supreme Court Rules Supreme Court Rules Supreme Court Forms B.C. Family Justice Web Site Useful information on family law in British Columbia. Family Law - BC Legal Services Society Information This is a very helpful, easy to understand and informative site regarding family law in British Columbia, Canada. Historical Divorce Records: geneology Historical divorce records in Canada for geneological research. Info on Divorce from the Canadian Government This is a comprehensive and helpful guide on divorce in Canada. Retroactive Child Support?  Article on leading case on entitlement and obligation to pay retroactive child support, for time that has already passed. 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