Vancouver Justice Access Centre
Last updated on May 6, 2026
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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:
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
For more information, please see:
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.
Early Resolution Registry services
Justice Access Centres also provide services that are part of the Provincial Court process. The Vancouver Justice Access Centre provides Early Resolution Registry services for these Provincial Family Court registries:
- Bella Bella Provincial Family Court registry
- Bella Coola Provincial Family Court registry
- Klemtu Provincial Family Court registry
- Vancouver – Robson Square Provincial Family Court registry
These registries are Early Resolution Registries. Early Resolution Registries have Early Resolution Requirements for families who want to resolve a family law matter. These requirements include a needs assessment with a Family Justice Counsellor.
Learn more about the Early Resolution Process, or see the list of Early Resolution Registries, filing locations and Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) offices for more information about:
- Which Provincial Court registries are Early Resolution Registries
- Where to file documents with each registry
- Where to go to get help with the Early Resolution Requirements
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 | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (by appointment only after 5:00 PM) |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 PM) |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 PM) |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 PM) |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 – 1:00 PM) |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:00 – 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.