Legal Resources

This chapter provides an overview of the law on spousal support, and includes more detailed information about the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, how to make changes to spousal support, and how to deal with arrears of spousal support.

This chapter provides information about the legal and practical aspects, as well as the emotional dimensions, of separation. Also provides a detailed review of the do-it-yourself divorce process.

This chapter provides information about the division of property and debt between married spouses and unmarried spouses and the steps you can take to protect family property.

This chapter provides an overview of child support and child support orders, and includes information about exceptions to the Federal Child Support Guidelines, how to make changes to child support, and how to deal with arrears of child support.

Written in plain language, with rollover definitions for legal words and phrases, this wikibook provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.

Explains how to get support if one person lives outside BC. It explains what you need to do to get a support order, and how to change an existing support order, including tips about starting an application and sending your application.

Step-by-step question and answer guide to find what forms you need to get or change a child and/or spousal support order under ISO or the Divorce Act. The PDF forms you are then linked to are based on answers about your situation. It also links to guides to help you fill out each form, and includes where you can get help if no forms are applicable.

To obtain your divorce certificate, you will need to contact the Supreme Court registry where your divorce was filed. This page gives instructions to obtain your divorce certificate.

Describes separation in BC and gives information on mediation, what to take with you when you separate, and how to prove you’re separated if you have to keep living with your ex-spouse.

You’ve decided to tie the knot. Congratulations! Learn the legal requirements to marry in British Columbia, as well as the steps involved (hint: you need a licence to get married).