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If a divorce proceeding has been started against you, you have two choices: do nothing or respond to the proceeding. Learn what’s involved in responding to divorce proceedings in BC.
If a divorce proceeding has been started against you, you have two choices: do nothing or respond. Learn what’s involved in responding to divorce proceedings in BC.
 
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This information has been updated to reflect [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/the-divorce-act-is-changing changes to the ''Divorce Act''] that took effect on March 1, 2021.
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==What you should know==
==What you should know==


===A divorce proceeding begins with a notice of claim===  
===A notice of family claim starts a divorce proceeding===  
When your spouse begins divorce proceedings, they file '''notice of claim''' in court. Your spouse is the '''claimant'''. You are called the '''respondent'''.
When your spouse begins divorce proceedings, they file '''notice of claim''' in court. Your spouse is the '''claimant'''. You are called the '''respondent'''.


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