Court procedures and processes - who can help?

Last updated on November 20, 2025

If you need help with a civil or family law problem in B.C., including small claims, divorce or parenting arrangements, there are a number of free resources available to assist you.

The public can access family justice related information and assistance in person at five Justice Access Centres:

There are computers available for use in the Justice Access Centres for people who wish to do self-directed work on legal matters not related to family law issues.

There are also Family Justice Centres across the province with staff available to help with issues related to separation and divorce. For assistance, call 1-844-747-3963.

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Court procedures and processes - who can help?