Are you at a point where separation seems likely; or are you recently separated?
Are you wondering “What are my next steps?”
Are you wondering “What are my next steps?”
Research indicates the importance of obtaining information as the first step towards a non-adversarial process towards settling family law matters.
Our Separation Resource Services may be helpful to you in acquiring key information in a timely manner.
We do NOT provide legal advice; however, we can provide:
Our Separation Resource Services may be helpful to you in acquiring key information in a timely manner.
We do NOT provide legal advice; however, we can provide:
- orientation to family law whether you are pre-separated or already separated;
- overview of dispute resolution options and legal resources available in the community;
- coaching for effective participation in mediation and in self-representation at court;
- tips on preparing for lawyer interviews to efficiently use time;
- assistance in finding court forms and help in filling them out;
- accompaniment to lawyer appointment and/or court
Schedule
Appointments are available during Regular Office Hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Fees
Initial Appointment - $30 Fee
Any follow-up appointments will be charged on a sliding scale depending on your gross annual income.
Any follow-up appointments will be charged on a sliding scale depending on your gross annual income.
Service Provider
Pam Rudy, BEd
Pam has 33 years of experience in assisting family members affected by separation and divorce. She has worked with families throughout our agency’s history from when we began as Divorce Lifeline, to Separation and Divorce Resource Centre, to BC Families in Transition, to our current name as Family Services of Greater Victoria (FSGV). Throughout her employment at FSGV, Pam has attended professional development courses to update her knowledge of family law and to stay current of dispute resolution options available to assist families in settling family law issues. While providing legal support services, Pam has had numerous opportunities to observe and become familiar with proceedings in both Provincial and Supreme Court.
Pam’s educational background includes a B.Ed from University of Victoria and a Certificate in Volunteer Management from Camosun College. In February 2019, she graduated from the Justice Institute of BC with a Certificate in Family Mediation.
Pam’s educational background includes a B.Ed from University of Victoria and a Certificate in Volunteer Management from Camosun College. In February 2019, she graduated from the Justice Institute of BC with a Certificate in Family Mediation.
Funding
Partial funding for this program comes from:
BC Gaming Grant
