Legal Resources

Explains the rights and responsibilities of people in marriage-like (common-law) relationships when they’re together, if they separate, and if one of them dies with or without a will.

Discovery is the process that you (and the other party) use to determine what happened in your case. This guidebook describes the discovery process for family claims in BC Supreme Court. Topics include discovery of documents, examinations for discovery, and interrogatories.

Describes child and spousal support, how to track support payments, and what to do if the payor can’t or won’t pay.

This guidebook introduces what a judicial case conference is, including which forms you will need.

An introduction to chambers applications for family claims, including which court forms you will need.

Parents have a legal duty to support their children, even if one parent doesn’t see or take care of the children. Learn about child support and how to get it.

While a family law case is in progress, the parties may need to get an “interim order” to deal with important or urgent issues. Learn the process for BC Supreme Court.

This chapter provides an overview of family law agreements and covers cohabitation agreements, marriage agreements, and separation agreements in more detail, with additional information about enforcing and changing agreements.

Describes what to expect when you go to court for a conference, Chambers hearing, or trial. Includes tips on preparing for court.

Describes who is a parent, how to become a guardian, and the responsibilities of parents and guardians after separation. Also explains the rights of the child, parents, stepparents, and other relatives.