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Access information pertaining to mediation services, free legal aid, free legal information, federal child support & spousal support, tax information and personal credit status at the following websites.
Professional & Legal Information
National professional organization promotes mediation and other forms of conflict resolution information for individuals, families, workplace and communities.
Electronic Law Library - Divorce and Separation
www.bcpl.gov.bc.ca/ell/links.php?subid=29cida=4/
Dial A Law www.dialalaw.org 604-687-4680 Scripts prepared by lawyers on legal matters. Once you're connected
press "1" for English, then "2" after the welcome message to access a variety of legal information scripts.
Le gal Services Society of B.C. & Lawline www.lss.bc.ca Once connected, press "7." 604-408-2172 Toll-free 1-866577-2525. Staffed by lawyers and paralegals who provide free legal services for people with low income, information and referrals.
Tel: 604-822-5791 Check dates/locations of clinics in GVRD
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Mental Health Issues
Families Change
Provides resources for children, teens and parents experiencing separation and divorce.
Family Services Canada 1-800-668-7808 for information about this counselling service
The Department of Justice Canada has launched the following easy-to-use website to help children deal with separation and divorce. Visit the site yourself and then decide if it might be helpful for your child or children.
Health Canada's "Because Life Goes On..." publication helping children and youth live with separation & divorce
Federal Maintenance & Tax Information
Federal Child Support Guidelines & information on Canada Child Tax Benefit and Universal Child Care Benefit. And, spousal support guidelines.www.canada.justice.gc.ca |
Canada Customs & Revenue (CCRA) www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca for guides and forms related to child & spousal support payments.
Canada Pension Plan Tel:1-800-277-9914.
Credit Reporting Agencies in Canada. It's a good idea for everyone, to check personal credit rating status annually and especially important when you and your spouse are separating or divorcing.
Reports may be obtained free of charge by providing the necessary documents (two pieces of identification such as a copy of your driver's license, passport and/or a utility bill with your current address showing), by mail. Visit their respective websites for more information.
Equifax Consumer Relations Department at P.O. Box 190 Jean Talen Station, Montreal, Quebec, H1S 2Z2
Trans Union Consumer Relations at P.O. Box 338 LCD1, Hamilton, ON, L8L 7W2. TU has offices in other provinces but not in B.C. www.transunion.com
Helpful Information
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has helpful information about credit scores - how to read the reports and how to improve them - on its website http://www.fcac.gc.ca Look at "For Consumers." |
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