Family

The Court helps settle disputes, including financial support and parenting issues when families separate, and it hears child protection cases.

Family

Types of family matters dealt with in Provincial Court

Provincial Court judges deal with family matters under various British Columbia laws.

Getting ready for family court

Resources including family court rules and procedures, practice directions and forms, and a link to information about duty counsel and getting a lawyer.

Child protection

Information about rules and procedures in child protection cases, including practice directions.

Family matters related to separation (Family Law Act)

The Court helps settle disputes, including financial support and parenting issues when families separate.

Family orders picklists

Standard wording of common family court orders.

Family law protection orders

Information about seeking a court order to protect one family member from another family member if there is a risk of family violence.

Bringing a support person to family court

Information about having a trusted friend or family member with you in family court.

Alternatives to family court

Information about resolving family disputes outside of court.