Legal Resources

This fact sheet provides general information about getting a divorce in Canada under the federal Divorce Act. This act applies when at least one spouse has resided in a Canadian province or territory for at least one year before they apply for a divorce.

The Federal Child Support Tables were updated in 2017 to reflect more recent tax rules. The updated tables came into effect on November 22, 2017. Both 2011 and 2017 tables are provided here.

This fact sheet provides general information about child support under the Divorce Act. Includes information about calculating child support, the difference between Federal Guidelines and provincial guidelines, and paying and ending child support.

Find out how you can immigrate to Canada, how to protect yourself from fraud, and what to expect after you arrive in Canada.

Find information about sentencing. Topics include sentencing principles and purposes, deciding on a sentence, serving a sentence, victim notification, and jury duty.

Explains the help and support available for a child or young person (under 19) who saw a crime being committed, or witnessed suspicious behaviour. This includes information about court for children and young witnesses, including what support you can get if you must appear in court.

Explains what liens are and how personal property is defined. You can search for personal property liens, register a lien, and more.

Personal and general tax information for BC residents. Includes information about the provincial sales tax (PST), homeowner grant, property transfer tax, sales taxes, income taxes, property taxes, natural resource taxes, insurance taxes, tax audits, rulings and appeals, eTaxBC, and tax changes.

Explains wills, and the executor or administrator responsibilities. This page includes what to do if there was no will or executor, and how the estate can be distributed. Sub pages explain probating a will, and in Make a Will Week there are links to help you write a will.

Outlines what funeral costs can be covered by the ministry if there are no other resources available. It describes who is eligible to apply and how to make the arrangements.