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| link = [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/guides/final/cantAgree/provincial/apply/index.php starting a family law action<br/> in Provincial Court]
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Starting a court proceeding in the Provincial Court is fairly straightforward. Essentially, you have to fill out a document called an Application to Obtain an Order and file it in the registry of the court closest to you. In some cases, you will fill out a document called an Application to Change or Cancel an Order in Form 2 where there is already a court order or separation agreement in place.
There are no filing fees, and the court will tell you how to go about serving the other side.
==When to use the Provincial Court==
The authority of the Provincial Court is limited and it can only deal with certain issues. You should can use the Provincial Court when the things you need to deal with involve any of the following:
*guardianship of children,
Once you've filed your Application to Obtain an Order, you'll have to have it served on the other person and get your process server to complete an Affidavit of Service. Once the other person has been served, they will have 30 days to file a form called a Reply, and, if either of you are making a claim for spousal support or child support, their Financial Statement as well. The court will mail you a copy of these documents.
==For more information==
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