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Clicklaw Monthly Roundup: November/December 2023

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We share with you a monthly roundup of changes to Clicklaw’s collection. Here is a summary of updates done in November and December 2023.

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BC Family Maintenance Agency

Family Maintenance Enforcement Program: Paying or Receiving Support (Updated)
Provides information about payment options for payors and recipients, late or missed payments, Notice of Attachment (NOA), collection actions, order or agreement, and enforcing payment when a parent lives out of province or outside of Canada.

Family Maintenance Enforcement Program: Enroll in BCFMA (Updated)
Information about how to enroll in the program, obtaining an order, submitting an enrollment application, and what to expect after submitting.

Family Maintenance Enforcement Program: What We Can Do (Updated)
The financial responsibilities of parents to their children – and of one spouse to another – do not end on separation. This page describes the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP), which monitors and enforces all maintenance orders and agreements that are filed with the FMEP.

BC First Nations Justice Council

Gladue Services (Information for the Public) (New to Clicklaw)
Explains Gladue rights, factors, and how to get a Gladue report via a service from BC First Nations Justice Council.

HelpMap

Gladue Services (New to Clicklaw)
We can help you get a Gladue report. To access the service, you can fill out the information form or the Indigenous Justice Centre in your community. Once the form is submitted, a Gladue Services Coordinator will respond to the email or phone number you’ve provided within 72 hours.

Common Questions

Clicklaw: What does the judge consider in sentencing an Indigenous person? (Updated)

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December 2023 Events

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Educating & Helping the Public

Free or low cost events for the general public to understand and use the law. Follow the links to see cost & registration info. All times in Pacific Time unless stated otherwise. See disclaimer.
December 1-10 | December 11-17 | December 18-24 | December 25-31
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December 1-10, 2023

  • Probate: A Step-by-Step Guide (Webinar)
    by People’s Law School
    • What: Do you have questions about how to settle an estate in British Columbia? Whether you’ve been named as an executor and want to learn more about the process, or you’re already in the process and need help moving forward, this step-by-step discussion about dealing with an estate will help you understand where you are in the process and what to do next.
    • When: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 Noon to 1:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • Brief Introduction of BC Legal Planning Documents and Nidus Registry Service (Webinar)
    by Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
    • What: On the first Wednesday of each month, the Nidus Resource Centre will do a free online presentation. Nidus will do a short presentation on the legal planning documents available under BC legislation – e.g. Representation Agreements, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Wills – and a brief introduction to the Nidus Registry service. Then it is open to your questions. Your questions do not have to relate to the presentation.
    • When: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    • Cost: Free
  • RDSP Level 1 (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: Beginner RDSP workshop for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics of RDSPs and get general information about the plan. No background knowledge needed to get the most out of this workshop.
    • When: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Cost: Free
  • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: Becoming well-informed about wills, trusts and estate planning is necessary to secure the financial future of your loved one with a disability. In this webinar, you will learn things you should consider when creating a will, ways in which to ensure your loved one is protected when family passes, the types of trusts available, and more.
    • When: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
    • Cost: Free

December 11-17, 2023

  • RDSP Level 2 (Webinar)
    by Plan Institute
    • What: This Advanced RDSP workshop is for those who already have a RDSP or have already taken Level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge and learn how to maximize growth. This workshop includes more complicated financial information so attendees should already understand RDSP basics and review our glossary of terms before attending this workshop.
    • When: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
    • Cost: Free

Learning & Community Building

Free or low cost professional development events for intermediaries, the people providing information and support to members of the public in their interactions with the legal system. We only include those that are open to non-lawyers. Also, events by organizations who help British Columbians in their interactions with the legal system. All times in Pacific Time unless stated otherwise. See disclaimer.
December 1-10 | December 11-17 | December 18-24 | December 25-31
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December 1-10, 2023

  • AC 2023 Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Webinar)
    by Friends of Court Society
    • What: How can AC Support its clients who are navigating dispute resolution? Join AC for their annual GM “Festival of Dangerous Access to Justice Ideas”. You can join in person at 312 Main Street Vancouver, or on Zoom. Attendees can claim 1-hour of CPD in practice management.
    • When: Monday, December 4th, 2023 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    • Cost: Free

Disclaimer: These events are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Clicklaw team of any of the products or services of the organizations. Contact the external site for questions regarding their events.

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