You are not required to have a lawyer to get a separation or divorce, but depending on how complex your family issues are, it may be helpful to have a lawyer help you.
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There may be times when you want legal advice. There are many options available to you, a few are:
-This service is provided by the Canadian Bar Association and can refer you to a lawyer who will confer with you for up to 30 minutes for a nominal fee. Contact information, 1-800-663-1919 or their website.
-You can visit the Justice Access Centre in Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Victoria. They can refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation.
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If you think you will want legal help for only part of your separation or divorce, you can look for a lawyer that offers “unbundled” services. The BC Family Law Unbundling Roster (HelpMap) is a list of legal professionals near you who offer unbundled services. Many also offer their services remotely, through telephone, webconferencing or other tools.
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You may want to look at the Divorce self-help kit on the Family Law in British Columbia website for a step-by-step guide. You can also visit ClickLaw and the Justice Education Society for online legal information.
+You may want to look at the Divorce self-help kit on the Family Law in British Columbia website for a step-by-step guide. You can also visit ClickLaw and the Justice Education Society for online legal information.
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