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Where can I find out more about interpreters and the court process?

Last updated on August 10, 2026

These resources and services will provide you with more information about court process:

  • Multicultural organizations provide information in many languages. They may be able to help you arrange for an interpreter
  • Your local library or community centre can tell you about multicultural groups in your area. Your local library will also have a range of booklets about the law in languages other than English
  • Clicklaw will link you to information on the court process in languages other than English. This includes: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi (Persian), French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese
  • If you prefer resources in a language other than English, go to the MOSAIC Legal Advocacy Program website.
  • Court Information Program for Immigrants provides free legal information and referrals to new immigrants and refugees. Services are available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi and Spanish. Phone 604-760-5727 in Greater Vancouver and 1-866-550-2474 elsewhere in B.C.
  • ImmigrantLegal.ca provides free legal information and education on legal topics for newcomers to Canada and the people working with them

Access free family justice services in person or virtually at Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres. See the list of locations to find the one closest to you.

Staff can help you understand your options in a separation or divorce. They can talk with you, assess your needs and provide information about:

Learn more about family law and companion animals.

You can also take a free Parenting After Separation course.

Find more family law information and legal help:

  • Visit Clicklaw for practical legal information and organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services
  • Visit Family Law in BC from the Justice Education Society (JES) for information about family law issues
  • Contact the BC Legal Referral Service to consult a lawyer for free
  • Visit Legal Aid BC for free legal help for B.C. residents.

Learn more about Separating Finances and Moving Forward Financially from the JES.

In a joint divorce, you and your spouse apply together for a simple, uncontested divorce. You both agree on all family law issues that affect your family and only need to apply for a divorce order.

Apply for a joint divorce

B.C. has a central authority that helps parents when someone takes their children to another country without permission. For details and contact information visit the International child abduction page.