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.

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.

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

Adoption is the process to legally transfer parental responsibilities for a child from one family to another. Learn what’s involved in adopting a child or placing a child for adoption.

The CSRS can help parents with adjusting the child-support amount by reviewing eligible orders and agreements annually. This page explains eligibility, the way the free service works, and how to enrol in the service.

Information and self-help guides on family law in BC. Topics covered include abuse, adoption, child protection/removal, common-law relationships, custody and access, divorce and separation, child support, and spousal support.

Information about how to recognize abuse and harassment and what you can do to help protect yourself or others from being abused.

This guide contains information on things that people in British Columbia can do before they turn 19.