SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (THE)

Published purpose

The project aims to develop and implement an early resolution model to meaningfully involve children in Family Law Act disputes at the outset. The project will be introduced in two to three registries in British Columbia – Kamloops and/or Kelowna, and Victoria. The registries selected are early resolution registries. The model involves a court directing parties to arrange a meeting between the child and a CYLC lawyer. The lawyer will provide age-appropriate legal information, outlining the child’s rights and options for participation. With the child’s consent, the lawyer will report to the court on the child’s chosen method of involvement. This initiative will be free and accessible to all children, regardless of age.