Will I need a lawyer?

You can apply for a family law protection order in Provincial Court or Supreme Court without a lawyer’s help, but it’s best to have one to advise you. You can hire a family lawyer or talk to Legal Aid BC to find out if you can get a free legal aid lawyer. If you don’t qualify for legal aid and can’t afford a family law lawyer, ask duty counsel at the courthouse for help. They’re knowledgeable and free.

For more information and for other ways to get free legal advice, see Who Can Help.