Family Law Advocacy

A Family Law Advocate can assist you with legal issues including but not limited to:

  • Guardianship and Parenting Time

  • Parental Responsibilities

  • Separation Agreements

  • Child Support

  • Spousal Support

  • Divorce

  • Child Protection

  • Protection Orders

  • British Columbia Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA)

How we help

Family Law Advocates provide information, advocacy, and referrals. An advocate can help you choose realistic and fair solutions to your family law matter by identifying your legal issues and prioritizing needs. Advocates may assist you by:

  • Helping you with applications and appeals for Legal Aid

  • Preparing you for a consensual dispute resolution (CDR)

  • Reviewing necessary forms and documentation for family law matters

  • Preparing questions and summaries of legal needs for duty counsel or a pro-bono lawyer

  • Interpreting substantive and procedural law

  • Accompanying you to court

*We cannot assist with property matters valued above $20,000

Contact Us

To get in touch with a Family Law Advocate, please contact:

lawadvocacy@burnabyfamilylife.org

Phone: (604) 419-6905

We will assess your needs and program eligibility.

Family Law Advocates can serve qualifying residents of Burnaby, Vancouver, and New Westminster, BC.