Family advice lawyers
If you are a parent with a low income experiencing separation or divorce, you may be eligible for up to three hours of free legal advice from a family advice lawyer (family duty counsel who provide advice).
You may be able to get help even if you do not qualify for a legal aid lawyer. See Do I qualify? on the LSS website. Family advice lawyers can provide advice about custody, access, guardianship, and child support; property (limited); tentative settlement agreements; and court procedures.
These lawyers are available at the Vancouver Justice Access Centre (by appointment), the Nanaimo Justice Access Centre (by appointment), the Family Justice Centre in Kelowna (by referral from a family justice counsellor), and at the Port Alberni courthouse (drop-in).
For more information about this service, call Enquiry BC and ask to be connected to the appropriate office. In Port Alberni, contact the local court registry at 250-720-2424.
Enquiry BC:
- 604-660-2421 (from Vancouver)
- 250-387-6121 (from Victoria)
- 1-800-663-7867 (from outside Vancouver and Victoria)