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===The Provincial Court===
In 2021, BC received a complete overhaul of its Provincial Court Family Rules. Visit [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4640 Legal Aid BC's Family Law website] for more guidance on what the new rules require you to do, and how this can change depending on where you are located. The purpose of the revamped Rules is aimed at promoting settlement, helping parties resolve their case by agreement, or to help them obtain a fair outcome in way that minimizes conflict and promotes cooperation between parties.
Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.