Fatima,* a mother of three, had her life turned upside down after her partner took their children away to a different city and made a number of false and unsubstantiated allegations abo
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Justice Innovation at Work
LABC's Intake staff were able to make a big impact on the life of someone who had a housing issue during the pandemic.
September 15, 2020
When Sheila separated from her partner due to a history of verbal abuse in the relationship, she got the support she needed from a family duty counsel lawyer.
June 9, 2020
Anne came to the Vancouver Parents Legal Centre (PLC) to gain custody of her children, who were removed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development because of concerns about drug use in the home.
February 26, 2020
One of our outreach workers describes a typical week working with legal aid clients facing multiple barriers.
January 24, 2020
A Campbell River area mother will have her two children home for Christmas, thanks to the support of the local Parents Legal Centre.
December 19, 2019
Krista’s situation was looking dire when she first came to Vancouver’s Parents Legal Centre (PLC).
November 26, 2019
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