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There are registries at various [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/locations-contacts Provincial Courts throughout BC]. How the Family Court process works depends on the registry location and the type of court order you need. | There are registries at various [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/locations-contacts Provincial Courts throughout BC]. How the Family Court process works depends on the registry location and the type of court order you need. | ||
Many Family Court registries have certain requirements you have to meet before you can get a date to appear in front of a judge. We explain these below, under stages in a Family Court matter. | Many Family Court registries have certain requirements you have to meet before you can get a date to appear in front of a judge. We explain these below, under stages in a Family Court matter. | ||
But there are exceptions. In certain circumstances, you can fast forward the process. For example: | But there are exceptions. In certain circumstances, you can fast forward the process. For example: | ||
* If you’re experiencing family violence, you can apply for a '''protection order'''. This a court order to protect one person from another. | * If you’re experiencing family violence, you can apply for a '''protection order'''. This a court order to protect one person from another. | ||
