Self-reps - Family & Criminal Law

Self-Represented Litigant Intake (BC)

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Please answer every question. If something does not apply to your situation, enter N/A. Try not to leave questions blank.

Confirmation #

Self-Represented Status

This intake is only for self-represented litigants in British Columbia.

I confirm I am currently self-represented in a BC matter and do not have a lawyer acting on my behalf.

YES

Your Information

Please complete all required fields so we can determine eligibility.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Address

City

Province

Type of Matter

Select the option that best describes your matter.

Type of Legal Matter

Family law matter (British Columbia)

Criminal law matter (British Columbia)

Other law matter

Family Law Details
Complete this section only if you selected Family law matter (British Columbia).

Criminal Law Details
Complete this section only if you selected Criminal law matter (British Columbia).

Current Charges

Court File # (if known)

Court File # Location

Next Court Date (if known)

Current Stage (Family and/or Criminal)

Tell us where you are in the process so we can understand what you need.

Current Stage of Case (Required)

Preparing initial court forms

Responding to filed documents

Upcoming court appearance

Need help understanding procedure

Documents rejected or returned

Other/Unknown

How Can We Assist You?

Briefly describe what help you are seeking (forms, procedure, next steps, document preparation).

Assistance Requested (Required)

Deadlines & Urgency

If you have a deadline or court date, include it so we can prioritize properly.

Upcoming Deadline/Court Date? (Required)

Yes

Deadline / Court Date

Prior Legal Assistance

Let us know if anyone has previously assisted you on this matter.

Previously had a lawyer/paralegal? (Required)

Yes

If yes, briefly explain

Required Acknowledgments
Please read carefully and check all boxes to submit this intake form.

Acknowledgment 1

I understand submitting this form does not create a client relationship

Acknowledgment 3

I understand any assistance is limited to permitted paralegal scope (as per the LSBC No-Action Letter)

Acknowledgment 2

I understand no services are provided unless and until a written agreement is signed

Acknowledgment 4

I understand no one from My Legal Helper can represent me in court or appear on my behalf

What happens next?
We will review your submission and contact you if services may be available. No services are provided unless and until a written agreement is signed.

I confirm the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge

YES

By submitting this form, I agree to be contacted for follow-up by My Legal Helper

YES