Legal help for British Columbians : a guide to help non-legal professionals make legal referrals for their clients

Thorstenson, Cliff (author.). Courthouse Libraries BC (Added Author).

Summary: <i>Legal Help for British Columbians</i> is a guide for people with legal problems and little money to deal with them. It is also intended for non-legal professionals wishing to point their clients or patients in the right direction. For over 40 common legal problems, the Guide provides first steps to address the problem and options for further information or help. It also includes a Legal Resource List of 60 places to turn to when a client presents a problem, as well as an Interview Worksheet to prepare clients for their interviews with legal professionals. Wrriting in plain language, the Guide can also be used directly by those seeking assistance with their legal problem.

Record details

ISBN: 9780921864479
ISBN: 0921864477
Physical Description: 137 pages ; 28 cm.
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: [Vancouver], British Columbia : Courthouse Libraries BC, 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Cover title. "May 2017".
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Getting started -- Complaints about Police and other authorities -- Consumer and debt -- Criminal law -- Employment law -- Family law -- Housing -- Human rights -- Immigration law -- Mental health -- Personal planning -- Suing and being sued -- Welfare and disability -- Wills and estates -- Legal resource list -- Preparing for you interview -- About.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Also available via the Internet.