Legal Resources

Explains the law about fair division of family property or debt when spouses separate, and what you can do if you believe your agreement is unfair. It explains how to prepare a financial statement for court, how to manage your case and work with a lawyer, and where to get free legal help.

This page explains why and how to obtain your divorce certificate.

Explains the collaborative family law process, where you and your spouse each hire a lawyer who practises collaborative family law with the goal of settling your case fairly, without going to court. It provides links to finding a collaborative family lawyer, and to other resources for legal help and advice.

Explains divorce proceedings in BC. If a divorce proceeding has been started against you, you can do nothing or respond. It explains that a notice of family claim starts a divorce proceeding, and what you need to do if you don’t agree with the notice of family claim.

Explains what you need if you want to get a divorce or annulment. Topics covered include divorce, the grounds for getting a divorce, and starting proceedings. It explains when the court will not grant a divorce, and explains annulment.

Helps you fill out Provincial Court family forms. Watch a video about how the online service works, and a tutorial video on how to use the online service. There are links to all the downloadable PDF forms, with tips for filling them out. There are also links to provincial family forms without guidebooks, and links to the relevant acts.

Moving to a new country can be challenging. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.

Explains what type of behaviour counts as criminal harassment and what steps you can take to protect yourself. It also includes a list of local or provincial agencies that can offer support or helpful information.

These resources provide an online tool kit to help employers understand their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), recognize the signs of domestic violence, and take action to help keep workers and workplaces safe.

Read about what a protection order is, when you should get one, how it will protect you, and who you can speak with to get more information about how to apply for one.