RICHMOND– New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says that families in Richmond can now access faster, more affordable family law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP). This means more families can resolve their matters out of court, freeing up court resources for other matters and improving court efficiency.

“Families deserve timely access to legal support and justice,” says Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. “With the Early Resolution Process now available in Richmond, more people can access free, effective support to resolve family-law matters quickly and affordably. This is an important step to help build a justice system that is more accessible and serves the evolving needs of our communities.”

The ERP is a free service that applies to family law matters, such as parenting arrangements, contact, child support and spousal support, and companion animals. It is designed to reduce conflict, resolve disputes out of court, and develop plans in the best interest of children.

Services provided through the ERP include screening for family violence, identification of legal and non-legal needs, referrals to community organizations, assistance resolving disputes out-of-court through consensual dispute resolution, and support preparing for next steps, including court processes.

This expansion is part of government’s work to ensure timely access to justice for more people in the province.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025AG0065-001087