Family Law

Dedicated web portal for legal information about all aspects of family law in BC. Built and maintained by Legal Aid BC.

Information on divorce & separation, family relationships, children, abuse, support & property, and resolving family disputes. Audio versions also available.

Written in plain language, this book provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.

A compilation of reputable online resources relating to family law. Use the Refine Your Search feature (on left of screen) to subdivide by specific topic: adoption & birth, child protection/removal, child support, custody & access/parenting, divorce & separation, family agreements, grandparents & other relatives, marriage & common-law relationships, etc.

Help guide covering the basics of family law as it pertains to separation and divorce, domestic violence, child abuse, and more.

Resources aimed at parents, teens, and younger children to help all involved deal with the changes that result from the dissolution of marriage or common-law relationship.

Legal information about all aspects of separation and divorce in BC. Built and maintained by Legal Aid BC.

The Government of Canada's portal of resources for couples going through a separation. Includes a useful child support calculator, resources for creating a parenting plan, a directory of family justice services across the country, and more.

A two-part online course for couples who are separating or getting a divorce in BC. Includes information on how to work through issues collaboratively as well as what to do if you require court intervention to settle disputes.

Explains the basics of family law in BC and describes legal options and where to go for help. 

Learn about child support, how it’s calculated, and how to get it. Audio version available.

A free service in BC to help families receive the child or spousal support they are entitled to under existing maintenance orders or agreements.

Explains legal options to prevent and respond to family violence and abuse. It covers how to keep your family safe, legal protections against family violence and abuse, and what happens when an abuser is charged with a criminal offence.

Overview of child protection law and the process that occurs when someone reports that a child has been abused or is at risk.

Help for women fleeing violence in B.C. Includes support resources and lists of transition houses, safe homes, and second-stage housing providers.

Information for people leaving an abusive partner on what abuse is, how to create a safety plan, and who can help. 

A primer on domestic violence and where to go for help.

A parent's guide to child protection law in BC. Explains what happens if there are concerns about a child's safety or plans to remove a child from the family home.

Legal education and advocacy on legal matters pertaining to seniors, including elder abuse.

Written in plain language, with rollover definitions for legal words and phrases; provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia.

Focuses on helping parents resolve their child protection matters early and collaboratively. Available in ten locations across BC, including Vancouver.

Canada (federal law). Governs the divorce process for couples who were legally married in Canada. Includes provisions for child custody and support payments. In BC, couples seeking divorce can use the Family Law Act instead.

British Columbia (provincial law). Governs the separation and divorce process in BC (including parental responsibilities and the division of assets) as well as issues relating to family violence.

British Columbia (provincial law). Governs the enforcement of family maintenance orders (child and spousal support payments).

British Columbia (provincial law). Governs the child protection process within BC.

Links to all Provincial Court (Family) Rules forms.

Links to all Supreme Court (Family) Rules forms.