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==New Rules, Forms and Processes for the BC Provincial Court== | ==New Rules, Forms and Processes for the BC Provincial Court== | ||
In May 2021, the Provincial Court adopted a new set of Provincial Court Family Rules while also expanding its use of Early Resolution Registries. These | In May 2021, the Provincial Court adopted a new set of Provincial Court Family Rules while also expanding its use of Early Resolution Registries. These were big changes which resulted in much of the discussion and references to Provincial Court rules, forms, and procedures in [[JP Boyd on Family Law]] (which were reviewed in 2019) to be out-of-date. While the major changes have now been addressed in the resource, readers should still make sure that they consult other sources as well. | ||
Details about how the new rules and the early resolution process work is available from the provincial government on its website. You can read an overview about the Early Resolution | Details about how the new rules and the early resolution process work is available from the provincial government on its website. You can read an overview about the Early Resolution Process published by the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/early-resolution BC Government], and read a summary about how [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-27-04-2021 the new Provincial Court Family Rules have changed.] | ||
==Arbitration under the ''Family Law Act''== | ==Arbitration under the ''Family Law Act''== | ||