Vincera Law Corporation

Resources

At Vincera Law Corporation, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice and reliable information. While we provide premium legal representation, we also support the work of various non-profit and provincial organizations that help British Columbians navigate the legal system.

Below is a curated list of trusted resources for family law, child protection, and notary services.

1. Urgent Help & Child Protection

If you are dealing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or a delegated Indigenous agency, these resources provide immediate support.

  • Parents Legal Centres (PLC): Specifically designed to help parents when a social worker is involved. They offer free lawyers and advocates to help keep families together.
  • Helpline for Children: If you are concerned about the safety of a child or need immediate advice regarding child welfare.
    • Phone: 310-1234 (no area code needed)

For those who meet specific income guidelines or are looking for low-cost legal advice.

  • Legal Aid BC (LABC): Provides legal representation for serious family law issues (e.g., cases involving violence or child removal) and child protection.
    • Abbotsford Intake: Located near the Provincial Courthouse.
    • Phone: 1-866-577-2525
    • Website: legalaid.bc.ca
  • Access Pro Bono BC: Operates summary advice clinics where you can get 30 minutes of free legal advice from a volunteer lawyer. They also run the Lawyer Referral Service.
  • Rise Women’s Legal Centre: A community legal clinic that provides family law services to women and gender-diverse people who “fall through the cracks” of traditional legal aid.

3. Local Abbotsford Community Resources

Helpful organizations located right here in our community.

  • Archway Community Services: Offers various advocacy programs, including legal advocacy for low-income individuals and multicultural support.
    • Address: 2420 Montrose Avenue, Abbotsford, BC
    • Phone: 604-859-7681
    • Website: archway.ca
  • Abbotsford Provincial Court: For information on filing fees and court schedules.
    • Address: 32375 Veterans Way, Abbotsford, BC

4. Self-Help & Education

If you are looking to learn more about the law or represent yourself in certain matters.