Legal Resources

Describes who is a parent, how to become a guardian, and the responsibilities of parents and guardians after separation. Also explains the rights of the child, parents, step-parents, and other relatives

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.

Information for parents, guardians, relatives of children, and children and teens about child rights, parenting and contact arrangements, child protection, and adoption.

Step-by-step guides to help you figure out what to do if you’re the respondent in a family law case and you’ve been served with a court form.

Explains the different types of adoption in BC, and where to find out more about applying.

Lists resources that might be helpful to you if you’re not a Canadian citizen and you have a family law issue. Explains how laws in other countries can affect your legal situation, how some processes might be different, and what you can do if your residency sponsorship breaks down.

Explains the rights and responsibilities of people in marriage-like (common-law) relationships when they’re together, if they separate, and if one of them dies with or without a will.

Online step-by-step guide to getting a divorce in BC if you both agree about how to deal with your parenting, support, and property and debt issues. Includes links to blank forms you’ll need and instructions about filing them at the registry.

Describes child and spousal support, how to track support payments, and what to do if the payor can’t or won’t pay.

Information about what’s considered shared property and debt, how to divide them between you after you separate or divorce, and how to protect your property and finances from being unfairly divided without your consent.