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{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= | {{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= August 10, 2022}} | ||
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = family}} | {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = family}} | ||
== A. Required Documents == | == A. Required Documents == | ||
If the spouse is trying to do the divorce on their own, the following information details the basic documents that they will need. A person handling their own divorce is advised to get a copy of the documents and instructions from Self-Counsel Press. | |||
=== 1. Marriage Certificate === | === 1. Marriage Certificate === | ||
Any official, '''government-issued''' form of marriage certificate or registration of marriage can be accepted. Importantly, it '''cannot''' be a church-issued document, marriage license, or slip of paper attesting to the celebration of the marriage. In some areas of the world, it may be difficult to obtain an official government document. | |||
, '''government-issued''' form of marriage certificate or registration of marriage can be accepted. Importantly, it '''cannot''' be a church-issued document, marriage license, or slip of paper attesting to the celebration of the marriage. In some areas of the world, it may be difficult to obtain an official government document. | |||
If the marriage certificate is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided. Claimants who require translation can be referred to [http://mosaicbc-lsp.org/ Mosaic Translations], which can be reached at (604) 254-0469, or to the [http://www.stibc.org/ Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC], at (604) 684-2940. Marriage certificates in French must also be translated. | |||
Claimants who were married in Canada can request a copy of their marriage certificate for about $27 (in BC) from the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events Department of Vital Statistics]. | Claimants who were married in Canada can request a copy of their marriage certificate for about $27 (in BC) from the [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events Department of Vital Statistics]. |