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September 25, 2009

Changes to LSS family law coverage

In recent months, there have been several changes to family law legal aid coverage. Here is a brief explanation of how coverage has changed (and/or will still change) for our family law clients. read more>>

What's new in criminal law publications from LSS

LSS has been developing a number of criminal law publications over this past year. To help you provide information to your clients facing criminal charges, here's a list of what's recently released, already out there, and still to come. read more>>

Resources for clients with employment law issues

For your clients with employment law questions, here are a few invaluable resources you can refer them to or use yourself to find more information. read more>>

New and improved LSS publication distribution services

Our new publication distribution service through Crown Publications is live and ready to use! As of today, you can place orders for your free LSS publications online and receive them within five business days. You can also order by e-mail, mail, fax, or phone. read more>>

Hot off the press from LSS

Read about the latest new and revised publications available from the Legal Services Society, including more criminal law materials and an online-only simplified Chinese version of Benefits and Services for Seniors. read more>>

New! Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/legalaidbc.

LSS is now on Twitter! read more>>

My only income is from social assistance (Persons with Disabilities benefits). If a creditor garnishes my bank account or "sets off" (take money from) the account to pay off my credit card or line of credit, can I get the money back? I need it to live on. Answer here and find out more.

In many communities across BC, legal aid intake workers are available at courthouses to take applications. To find out when and where they are available, contact your local legal aid office. See Where to find a legal aid office on the LSS website to find your local office's address and phone number.

The Supreme Court website has a new Scheduling page, where you can find links to PDF lists of available dates and times for civil or family trials, Registrar's hearings, judicial case conferences, and other useful information, such as how to book a lengthy Chambers hearing, for courts across the province.