Learning about Family Law

This page from JP Boyd on Family Law and others highlighted in orange explain trial procedure and litigation in BC family law. They are under editorial review to provide more thorough, current, and practical guidance. Since 2020, procedures, forms, and laws have changed significantly. While gross inaccuracies have been corrected, some details may still be outdated. These pages were not included in the 2024 print edition.

Rights and responsibilities[edit]

Marriage and marriage-like relationships[edit]

Getting separated[edit]

Getting divorced[edit]

Making an agreement[edit]

Mediation[edit]

Family Justice Counsellors[edit]

Collaborative family law[edit]

Finalizing your agreement[edit]

Care and decisions for children[edit]

Guardians and guardianship[edit]

Parental responsibilities[edit]

Parenting time[edit]

Parenting arrangements[edit]

Contact with the child[edit]

Child's best interest[edit]

Children's property[edit]

Child support[edit]

A child should benefit[edit]

Child Support Guidelines[edit]

What if a parent refuses to pay child support?[edit]

Spousal support[edit]

What if a spouse refuses to pay spousal support?[edit]

Dividing family property[edit]

Moving with a child[edit]

Parents can get help[edit]

Parenting After Separation program[edit]

Protection from violence in the family[edit]

Separation and sponsorship[edit]

Going to court[edit]

Exchanging information[edit]

Meeting with a child support clerk[edit]

Meeting with a family justice counsellor[edit]

Meetings to discuss options for settling your case[edit]

A temporary solution[edit]

If you and your spouse can agree[edit]

Ig you and your spouse cannot agree[edit]

When children need protection[edit]

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