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Stav v Stav, 2012 BCCA 154

BC Court of Appeal finds trial judge failed to give appropriate consideration to child’s view. In Stav v Stav, 2012 BCCA 154, court relies on views of the child contained in Report prepared by Roster Member …

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Julie Donati

Lawyer, Arbitrator Mobility Legal Solutions 132 – 328 Wale Road Victoria, BC V9B 0J8 
T: 250-940-1879  TF Fax: 1-844-273-0448 mobilitylegal@shaw.ca Fees: $750.00 one child, plus $250 for each additional child. Taxes extra. Legal Aid referrals accepted.     “Whaddya mean no one listens to the kids!!? It’s THEIR lives we’re talking about!” That was the astounded … Continue reading Julie Donati

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Suzanne Williams

Lawyer Strathdee Williams 301-1321 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC V8W 0B6 T: 778.410.5196 F: 778.410.5001 suzanne@strathdeewilliams.com Fees: contact me for further information Suzanne has worked with and for children for more than two decades and was called to the bar in 1995 (Ontario) and 1996 (BC). She is a family law lawyer, was the Deputy and … Continue reading Suzanne Williams

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Children’s Lawyer Initiative

JULY, 2016 The Law Foundation of British Columbia has designated funds of up to $600,000 for the creation of a Children’s Lawyer’s Office for British Columbia. The purpose of the initiative is to support a two-year pilot project to establish a Children’s Lawyer’s Office for British Columbia. The Children’s Lawyer will provide direct legal services … Continue reading Children’s Lawyer Initiative

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Legal Information Resources for Children and Youth

MAY, 2016 The Representative for Children and Youth and the Law Foundation of BC are working together to inform children and youth in BC about legal resources and services available to them . . . [the] research into this issue and consultations with youth found that when children and youth have legal problems they often … Continue reading Legal Information Resources for Children and Youth

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Presumption of Child’s Views in New BC Law

BC has just unveiled its much anticipated proposed Family Law Act that makes the best interests of the child the sole consideration in deciding matters affecting the child. The proposed law Bill 16 – 2011 would require the child’s views to be considered “unless it would be inappropriate to consider them” in determining their best interests. This … Continue reading Presumption of Child’s Views in New BC Law

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Kathleen Bellamano

Parenting Coordinator | Facilitator | Mediator | Arbitrator Ambitus Consulting 1076 Valewood Trail Victoria, BC V8X 5G7 T: (250) 213-7898 F: (250) 477-5841 E: kat@katbellamano.com W: katbellamano.com Fees: 1 child $900, 2 children $1,400, $300/additional child **sliding scale available based on financial need Kat has been working with families and children since 2003. She has … Continue reading Kathleen Bellamano

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Dr. Laura Mills

Registered Psychologist Dr. Laura Mills, R. Psych. #1406 250-3580 Moncton Street Richmond, BC V7E 4J3 and 1097 Damelart Way Victoria, BC V8M 1E3 T: 604-314-7548 E: ljrmills@gmail.com W: drlauramills.com Fees: TBD – Dependent on number of children Dr. Laura Mills has a strong interest in the mental health needs of children. She has extensive experience … Continue reading Dr. Laura Mills

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Shirley Selski

Family Mediator Kamloops Family Mediation #2 231 Victoria Street Kamloops BC T: 250 371 7137 E: info@kamloopsfamilymediation.ca W: kamloopsfamilymediation.ca   Fees: Call for details My experience includes over 10 years of child protection social work where I became skilled in interviewing children for possible child abuse and neglect. My training taught me to ask open … Continue reading Shirley Selski

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Victoria Launch Roster Event a Success!

We are delighted that 15 people officially launched the BC Hear the Child Society’s Roster of Child Interviewers on May 10, 2012 at the offices of Brown Henderson Melbye in Victoria. The launch event participants included a BC Provincial Court Judge, and a Nanaimo participant. Six Victorians are on the Launch Roster list and now … Continue reading Victoria Launch Roster Event a Success!

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