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<h1>Where can I find help to file my divorce on my own?</h1>
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<h4>JUSTICE ACCESS CENTRES & FAMILY JUSTICE CENTRES</h4>
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<a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac" target="_blank">Justice Access Centres</a>
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and <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors" target="_blank">Family Justice Centres</a>
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across BC have Family Justice Counsellors and Child Support Officers specially trained to help families resolve
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their issues about guardianship, parenting arrangements (time and responsibilities), contact and child/spousal support.
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There is no charge for their services.
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Services are available whether you are looking to establish or vary existing arrangements; and may include
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provision of legal information and information on court processes and options for resolution, mediation and referrals.
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</p>
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<h4>AMICI CURIAE (FRIENDS OF THE COURT)</h4>
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<p>
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If you need someone to help you complete your on-line divorce applications, a free service by <a href="http://www.legalformsbc.ca/" target="_blank">Amici Curiae (Friends of the Court)</a> Legal Forms Workshop can help you.
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</p>
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<h4>Online resources</h4>
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<p>
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You may want to look at the <a href="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/guides/divorce/" target="_blank">Divorce self-help kit</a>
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on the Family Law in British Columbia website for a step-by-step guide. You can also visit
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<a href="http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/Separation_%26_Divorce" target="_blank">ClickLaw</a> and the
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<a href="http://www.justiceeducation.ca/" target="_blank">Justice Education Society</a> for online legal information.
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<h2>Other Support Resources</h2>
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The B.C. Government website has a page that
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<a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help" target="_blank">lists resources</a>
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available to help you and your children adjust to separation and divorce, and deal with issues such as how to collect
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child support and how to handle debt. The Law Courts Center offers
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<a href="http://lawcourtscenter.camp7.org/page-1770376" target="_blank">Legal Form Workshops</a> for self-represented litigants.
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<br />
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<h2>Do I need a lawyer to get a separation and divorce?</h2>
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You are not required to have a lawyer to get a separation or divorce, but depending on how complex your family
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issues are, it may be helpful to have a lawyer help you.
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If your divorce is uncontested — you both agree to the divorce and you are able to sort out your parenting plans
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and support issues as well as the division of property — you may proceed with the divorce on your own.
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However, a family lawyer is a good source of information about separation and divorce and can also give you legal
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advice about what your rights and responsibilities are under the law. If you need help settling your family law
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disputes, or if you do need to go to court, a family lawyer can help.
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</p>
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<br />
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<h2>Where can I find a lawyer?</h2>
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<p>There may be times when you want legal advice. There are many options available to you, a few are:</p>
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<h4>Lawyer Referral Service in Vancouver</h4>
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<p>
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This service is provided by the Canadian Bar Association and can refer you to a lawyer who will confer with you for
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up to 30 minutes for a nominal fee. Contact information, 1-800-663-1919 or their
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<a href="http://cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Lawyer-Referral-Service" target="_blank">website</a>.
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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
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offers “unbundled” services. The
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/bfur/" target="_blank">BC Family Law Unbundling Roster (HelpMap)</a>
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is a list of legal professionals near you who offer unbundled services. Many also offer their services remotely,
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through telephone, webconferencing or other tools.
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</p>
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<h4>Justice Access Centre</h4>
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<p>
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You can visit the Justice Access Centre in
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<a href="http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac/how-to-find-us/vancouver" target="_blank">Vancouver</a>,
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<a href="http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac/how-to-find-us/nanaimo" target="_blank">Nanaimo</a>, and
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<a href="http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/jac/how-to-find-us/victoria" target="_blank">Victoria</a>
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for in-person help.
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They can refer you to services and resources that are available for your situation.
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<h4>Who do I contact for technical assistance?</h4>
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CSO Support -
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<a href='mailto:Courts.CSO@gov.bc.ca' target="_self">Courts.CSO@gov.bc.ca</a>
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Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time - Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays
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