Legal Resources

Explains issues that count as priority parenting matters and how to make an application in the Provincial Court. Priority parenting matters include urgent health decisions for a child, immediate needs for a passport, a child’s upcoming travel or activity, or issues relating to relocation or removal of a child.

Explains how to apply for orders about priority parenting matters in the Provincial Court. Priority parenting matters include time-sensitive or emergency medical treatment for a child, applying for a passport, a child’s upcoming travel or activity, or a child’s removal from or return to a specific area in BC.

Picklists contain sample language that you can use in court orders and applications. They provide standard wording to help you make yourself understood to the court.

This page will help you learn basic information about courtrooms, court procedures, and common legal words.

Information about costs and expenses related to going to Provincial or Supreme Court for a family law issue.

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

If you’re an immigrant in Canada sponsored by your partner and they are abusing you, find out how to protect yourself or your children.

How to apply for, change, or cancel a family protection order. Includes information about when you can proceed without informing the person you need protection against.

Explains the family management conference, which is your first appearance in provincial family court when you or your ex-spouse has filed an application.

Information for those representing themselves in court who wish to bring a support person during the court hearing, and how to ask the court’s permission to have them come with you.