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Support When One Person Lives Outside BC: Choose Your Forms

Government of British Columbia
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.
Last reviewed March 2024
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How Do I Get My Divorce Certificate?

Government of British Columbia
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.
Last reviewed March 2024
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About Mediation

Government of British Columbia
Explains mediation, a process for resolving disputes and an alternative to going to court. It covers when to mediate, what mediators do, choosing a mediator, lawyers and mediation, the process, after mediation, and mediation as legal counsel.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Mediators

Government of British Columbia
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that is facilitated by a neutral third party, a mediator. It can help resolve your family disputes including separation or divorce, without needing to go to court.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Collaborative Planning and Decision-Making in Child Welfare

Government of British Columbia
Provides brief description about mediation, family group conferencing, and cultural/traditional decision-making. These are alternatives to court for planning and making decisions about child welfare. Links to relevant information sheets are also available.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Adoptions

Government of British Columbia
Provides information about adoption options available in BC. Includes how to adopt a child, placing your child for adoption, how to access adoption records, and reunion services.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Record Suspensions

Parole Board of Canada
Use this page to learn about waiting periods, eligibility, and how to apply for a record suspension.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Warrants

Government of British Columbia
Contains information about who is included and exempt from receiving income assistance when an outstanding warrant exists.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Small Claims How-To Guides

Government of British Columbia
Links to guides including What is small claims court?, Making a claim for proceedings initiated in small claims, Making a claim for proceedings previously initiated before Civil Resolution Tribunal, Replying to a claim, Serving documents, Getting ready for court, Getting results, and Mediation for claims between $10,000 and $35,000.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Small Claims Court Forms

Government of British Columbia
This page contains forms for small claims court. The forms are in a PDF format that you can fill out and print.
Last reviewed March 2024