Legal Resources

You may want to change your legal name because you’re getting married, because you’re getting divorced, or just because you feel like it. Learn what’s involved in changing your name.

Information about birth registration services and birth certificates.

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

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.

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

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 Supreme Court.

Online step-by-step guide for how to apply for a court order to protect yourself from a family member.

Practical information on your legal rights and options when it comes to alternatives to court in British Columbia.

General information about making a separation agreement to cover how you’re going to deal with parenting, property, child and spousal support, and other family issues. Also discusses cohabitation or marriage agreements while you’re living together.

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.