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Overview of the Supreme Court Civil Process

This guidebook provides a general overview of the process for civil, non-family claims in the Supreme Court of BC. Topics include The Litigation Process, Appearing in Court and Settlement. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Parenting After Separation

Parenting After Separation is a free three-hour workshop for parents dealing with issues of child custody, access, guardianship and/or support. The program is mandatory for separating parents in some BC communities. Topics include the impact of separation on children, decision-making and legal options. Parenting After Separating workbooks are available in English, French, Punjabi and Chinese.

Parents Are Forever

Parents are Forever is a video that helps high school students better understand the Child Support Guidelines: what they are, why they exist, how they apply and what are the consequences for parents who do not meet their responsibilities. The program is available in English and French and includes a teacher’s guide.

Preparing an Affidavit

This guidebook describes how to prepare an affidavit if you are representing yourself in BC’s Supreme Court. Topics include Affidavits’ Contents, Completing Affidavits and Resources. Sample affidavits are included. This guidebook is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.

Recognizance Under s. 810 (Peace Bond)

This document describes recognizance under s. 810, also known as a peace bond. Topics include when recognizance is considered, conditions of recognizance and failure to comply with conditions.

Reforming the Family Relations Act: A Dialogue for Change

View 12 videos of keynote presentations from the Reforming the Family Relations Act Community Forum, held on March 10th, 2008 at the SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Speakers included: The Honourable Madam Justice Levine, The Honourable Jerry McHale, The Honourable Judge Hugh Stansfield, The Honourable Judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, The Honourable Judge Justine Saunders and more...

Representing Yourself in Criminal Court

Representing Yourself in Criminal Court is a series of five resources that are designed for self-representing litigants. They are also helpful for people interested in learning more about the court process. Topics include How a Criminal Trial Works, How to Prepare Your Case and How to Act in Court.

Responding to an Appeal: Civil Cases

This guidebook provides general information about responding to civil case appeals in BC’s Court of Appeal. Topics include Responding to a Leave to Appeal, Responding to a Notice of Appeal and Respondent’s Factums. The guidebook is a companion document to “How to Conduct an Appeal – Civil Cases.”

See You in Court

This video in American Sign Language (ASL) explains the courts and legal system in Canada as well as criminal and civil trial procedures. The video is available in open or closed captioned as well as French and English. A Teacher’s Guide is also available.

Starting a Proceeding by Petition

This guidebook describes the two ways to start a civil, non-family claim in BC’s Supreme Court: an action and an originating application. Topics include Deciding Which Court, Who Should be Part of the Proceeding and Preparing Your Documents. Sample court forms include: Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim. It is part of the Representing Yourself In Supreme Court series.