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

Information on Divorce from Canadian Government This is a comprehensive and helpful guide on divorce in Canada. CHILD SUPPORT - CANADA Helpful link to Federal child support guidelines. 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 Quicklaw About QuicklawTM Since 1973, the Quicklaw service has provided lawyers and legal researchers across Canada with an efficient, comprehensive, reliable, and cost-effective online research service. Quicklaw offers access to over 2,500 sources including: caselaw from courts, boards, and tribunals in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth Point-in-Time statutes (for locating provisions in effect on a specified date) and other statutes, regulations, and bills current awareness NetLetters™ with weekly or monthly caselaw summaries in various practice areas legal commentary including texts from Irwin Law and other publishers, articles, and newsletters legal indexes, press releases, and news. College of Psychologists The College of Psychologists of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in British Columbia. The College's role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners. The College sets the standards for the practice of psychology. The practice of psychology in B.C. is regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA). The College represents the joint participation of the public and the profession in ensuring that the public receives competent and ethical psychological services from qualified providers. The Board of the College consists of registrants (elected by the profession from across the province) and government appointees. Referrals to Psychologists Good for referrals to Psychologists or for assessment. 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. 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.