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Who is Legal Help BC for?

Legal Help BC assists British Columbians with legal issues. The website is managed by JES and enables users to get help from Legal Navigators (Ask a Human), from our AI chatbot (Ask AI) powered by over 20 BC websites and browse Common Questions to get quick answers to popular legal help questions, organized by topic.

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Common Questions

What is family law?
Family law covers separation, divorce, adoption, protection orders and more
Family law covers separation, divorce, adoption, protection orders and more
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What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?
You can still get help. On this website, you can use Ask JES to get answers to your legal…
You can still get help. On this website, you can use Ask JES to get answers to your legal questions.
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How do I qualify for Legal Aid in British Columbia?
How to get free legal advice from a BC lawyer.
How to get free legal advice from a BC lawyer.
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Do I need a lawyer to go to court in BC?
Learn how to qualify for legal aid in BC.
Learn how to qualify for legal aid in BC.
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What are my rights when talking to the police?
Police are responsible for helping to keep our communities safe and they may require your…
Police are responsible for helping to keep our communities safe and they may require your assistance to do that. In most cases, if you are stopped and questioned by the police, you do not have to answer their questions, but it is a good idea to be polite. You do not have to tell them your name nor provide identification, if you were not driving when you were stopped. You have the right to remain silent.
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How do I get a divorce in BC?
Divorce is a legal process. You will need to file documents with the court, but you do not need to…
Divorce is a legal process. You will need to file documents with the court, but you do not need to have a trial.
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What is family law?
Family law covers separation, divorce, adoption, protection orders and more
Family law covers separation, divorce, adoption, protection orders and more
Learn More about What is family law?
What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?
You can still get help. On this website, you can use Ask JES to get answers to your legal…
You can still get help. On this website, you can use Ask JES to get answers to your legal questions.
Learn More about What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?

Proven impact across British Columbia

1+ Million: Annual visits to JES websites
20,000+: Answers since 2024
1+ Million: People educated on BC courts

Free Legal Help for People in BC

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Who is Legal Help BC for?

Common Questions

What is family law?

What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?

How do I qualify for Legal Aid in British Columbia?

Do I need a lawyer to go to court in BC?

What are my rights when talking to the police?

How do I get a divorce in BC?

What is family law?

What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?

Proven impact across British Columbia

Other JES Resources

Free Legal Help for People in BC

Ask a Human

Ask AI

Who is Legal Help BC for?

Common Questions

What is family law?

What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?

How do I qualify for Legal Aid in British Columbia?

Do I need a lawyer to go to court in BC?

What are my rights when talking to the police?

How do I get a divorce in BC?

What is family law?

What should I do if I can’t afford a lawyer but don’t qualify for legal aid in BC?

Proven impact across British Columbia

Other JES Resources