In BC, free family law help is available from:
Ask JES: Each year, Ask JES responds to thousands of family law questions. If you have legal questions about separation, divorce or family violence, connect with Ask JES.
Legal Aid BC: Provides family duty counsel lawyers at many courthouses and family advice lawyers for issues involving children or violence for income qualified individuals through Legal Aid.
Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres: The BC government offers free mediation for separating couples, as well as legal information and referrals.
Family Law in BC: Is the primary family law website in BC. It provides plain language information and guides and practical tools on separation, divorce, and family violence.
If you have children, you should take the Parenting After Separation course. This course is mandatory for BC Provincial Court cases. It provides useful information and resources to parents.
