How do I support a client’s adjournment application?
Authors: Rise Women’s Legal Centre
How do I support a client’s adjournment application is a guide designed for advocates who plan to assist clients with last-minute adjournments related to their family law matter, at Family Management Conferences (FMCs) and other early appearances in British Columbia Provincial Court. This guide provides information on:
why someone would need an adjournment,
where to start.
risks associated with applying for an adjournment
considerations in court’s decision making process,
how family law advocates and supports can help clients, and
more.
This guide does not contain legal advice and we hope is used together with legal advice.
We are thankful to the Department of Justice Canada’s Justice Partnership and Innovation Program for the funding for this guide.