Program 02 — Family & Mediation Support
Family & MediationSupport
Support for families working through separation, custody, and family matters — with children kept at the centre of every decision.
- Family case support
- Family mediation
- Wills
- Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
- Referrals to legal services
- General legal-term definitions
About this program
What thisprogram is
When a family separates, decisions about children, money, and homes arrive all at once, often while people are still hurting. We help families slow that down and talk things through in a way that keeps children safe and steady.
Mediation is one option where both sides can agree to try it. A mediator does not decide for you — they help you reach your own agreement. Where safety is a concern, we talk with you first about whether mediation is appropriate at all.
Our role and its limits
This program provides support, information, referrals, and guidance. It does not provide legal advice or legal representation.
We also cannot promise a specific result in court. What we can promise is care, patience, and plain language.
Services included
- Family case supportHelp with paperwork, dates, and next steps while a family matter is open.
- Family mediationA neutral, supported conversation about parenting, contact, and money.
- WillsStarting the conversation about wills, and who can help you finish it.
- Commissioner for Taking AffidavitsAccess to having certain documents sworn or affirmed.
- Referrals to legal servicesConnecting you with lawyers and legal services that can give advice.
- General legal-term definitionsSimple explanations of the words you keep hearing.
You are welcome here
- You are separating or divorcing and want a calmer path
- You are working out parenting arrangements or contact with a child
- You would like to try mediation instead of going to court
- You need help with wills or having a document sworn
- You want someone to help you understand family law words and next steps
Calm, clear, and unhurried
- A respectful conversation that starts with what your family needs
- Help preparing for a mediation session, including what to bring
- Support that keeps children's wellbeing at the centre
- Clear explanations of common family law terms in plain language
- Referrals to legal services that can give advice when advice is needed
Before you ask
Questions peopleask us first
Do we have to go to court to separate?
Can you decide who the children live with?
What does a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits do?
Is mediation safe if there has been violence?
Free & confidential
Talk with someone today
- Call the team(250) 455-2304 ext. 1049
- Email the teamlrjassistant@lfn.band
- Office hoursMonday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- LocationLytton First Nation, Lytton, BC V0K 1Z0
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Our office is not open outside business hours.
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- Community & Restorative Services
Circle processes, advocacy, and liaison work grounded in community values.
Appointments are free
You can startwith one phone call
Tell us which part of family & mediation support you need help with. There is no cost, and nothing is decided without you.