Family Justice

Last updated on June 26, 2024

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Family Justice Matters support information for families

These web pages provide general information about family law in British Columbia. They have information for people considering changes in their family relationships such as separation and divorce, and may be of interest to people thinking of marrying or living with someone in a marriage-like relationship.

British Columbia is working hard to ensure the right information and services are available for people looking for solutions to their family law problems. Please explore the links we've provided to learn more about family justice in B.C.

What is separation and divorce?
What do I need to know to make decisions about care of and time with children/youth?
What happens with property, pensions and debt after separation?
Must I go to court? What options are available to help me?
What services are available to help me?
How can I keep my family safe?

Check out these resources from Legal Aid BC:

Visit a Justice Access Centre:

Talk with a family justice counsellor at a Family Justice Centre.

Visit the Government of Canada's child support table look-up to find the base amount of child support.
Enroll your maintenance order or agreement with the BC Family Maintenance Agency.
See if the Child Support Recalculation Service could help you annually recalculate child support without having to go to court.

Joint divorce means making an application for a divorce together with your spouse. It means that you and your spouse agree about getting a divorce and that you agree about all of the family law issues relevant to your situation, such as spousal support, and the division of family property and debts.

Apply for a joint divorce

British Columbia has a central authority that assists left-behind parents whose children have been abducted across international borders. For more information, including contact information, please see International Child Abduction.

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