Vancouver Justice Access Centre
Last updated on June 18, 2024
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Services
Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres operate across the province, with staff available to assist you with issues related to separation or divorce, including:
- Parenting arrangements
- Guardianship
- Child and spousal support
- Contact with a child
- Property division respecting a companion animal
All services are provided free of charge to parents and other family members. Learn more about Family Justice Centre services or see the Family Justice Centres brochure for more information.
Staff can help you assess what you need and provide information about:
- Your legal and related issues (including referrals for legal advice)
- Dispute resolution and mediation options (including court forms and processes)
- Referrals to community resources and agencies
Justice Access Centres also provide:
- Staffed self-help resource rooms and information services
- Public computer terminals and a printer for legal documents
Please see the Justice Access Centres brochure for more information.
All Centres have Family Justice Counsellors (accredited mediators) who can provide a full range of services virtually through telephone and video conferencing, so services are available even if there is no Family Justice Centre or Justice Access Centre in your community. Virtual services are also available for families who are separated by distance.
Family Justice Registry services
Justice Access Centres also provide services that are part of the Provincial Court process (under the Provincial Court Family Rules). The Vancouver Provincial Family Court registry is a Family Justice Registry where most parties to family law matters must complete a needs assessment with a Family Justice Counsellor and a Parenting After Separation course before their first court date (a Family Management Conference) will be scheduled.
Please see the Family Justice Registries brochure for more information and for the list of court locations with these requirements.
Contact information
Call the Vancouver Justice Access Centre to access services virtually or in person.
| Phone | 604-660-2084 |
| Phone toll-free in B.C. | 1-800-663-7867 (Ask to be connected to 604-660-2084) |
Address
The Vancouver Justice Access Centre is located at:
290-800 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 2C5
Hours
Hours are subject to change. If you do not have an appointment, it is recommended that you call the Vancouver Justice Access Centre before you drop in. For information about the Self-Help Resource Room, see Justice Access Centres.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (appointment only after 5:00 PM) |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (appointment only after 5:00 PM) |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (appointment only after 5:00 PM) |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service area
The Vancouver Justice Access Centre offers a range of justice services for Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.