Getting Divorced
If you are contemplating, or are in the process of, obtaining a divorce, use these links to find information and resources about the legal process of divorce. There are also links to support resources to help you through what can be a difficult time. (Please note that the information provided here is not intended to replace professional legal counsel.)
| A Kids' Guide to Separation and Divorce | Information to help children understand separation and divorce |
| Address Change | If you are moving within British Columbia, you can use this website to electronically send change of address information to the Medical Services Plan and to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for your BC Driver's Licence. |
| Family Justice Centre | This website provides information about a number of issues of interest to BC couples who have separated or who are about to separate and making decisions about child custody, guardianship access or support. |
| Getting Legal Advice | Family law can be complicated. Lawyers who specialize in family law can provide you with a variety of practical services. |
| Separation and Divorce | Information about separation and divorce |
| Separation and Divorce - Appealing the Court Order | If you disagree with what the Provincial Court judge decided in your case, you have the right to appeal the court order in BC Supreme Court. |
| Separation and Divorce - Basic Family Law | Information on the decisions that have to be made when a couple separates or divorces. |
| Separation and Divorce - Child Support | Child support information |
| Separation and Divorce - Do It Yourself Divorce | Information to help you understand what separation is and how to get a divorce. |
| Separation and Divorce - Family Justice Counsellors | Family Justice Centres provide services to British Columbians going though separation or divorce. |
| Separation and Divorce - Guide to Legal Terms | Legal terms defined |
| Separation and Divorce - Keeping Your Family Safe | Information on how to protect yourself and your children |
| Separation and Divorce - Legal Advice | Legal advice options |
| Separation and Divorce - Mediation and Collaborative Law | Mediation options |
| Separation and Divorce - Publications | The Divorce Act makes it possible for many married couples in Canada to handle divorce proceedings themselves, without hiring lawyers to act on their behalf. This site provides information on How To Begin A Do-it-yourself Divorce. |
