Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQ section of our blog for answers to many of the questions around getting a divorce, separation or dealing with child custody issues in British Columbia. Here’s a quick list of some of the top questions:
- Upon what basis can I get divorced?
- How quickly can I get a divorce?
- Can I begin dating before I get a divorce?
- What will be my entitlement to assets if I separate?
- What will happen to my claim over the marital home, should I leave the home prior to getting a divorce?
- What is a Family Law Agreement and a Pre-Nuptial Agreement and should I get one as opposed to going to court?
- What is mediation?
- What is arbitration?
- What is collaborative law?
- What is shared parenting or a parenting arrangement?
- What is a parenting co-ordinator?
- How does court decide about guardianship, parenting time custody and access?
- How do I determine entitlements to child support
- How do I determine entitlement to spousal support
Legislation
B.C. Supreme Court – Civil Rules
B.C. Supreme Court – Family Rules
Provincial Court – Family Rules
CanLII – Canadian Legal Information Database
Divorce Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.3 (2nd Supp.)
The Divorce Act governs divorce and custody and support upon marriage break down.
Family Law Act SBC 2011 c.25
Together with the federal Divorce Act, this provincial statute regulates the majority of family law issues in British Columbia like custody, access, support and asset division.
Federal Child Support Guidelines
Federal Child Support Guidelines – British Columbia Support Tables
Resource Websites
FinancialResources.ca
CanLII.org
Basics of BC Family Law – Child Support
Parenting After Separation
BC Supreme Court – Acts, Rules & Forms
Calculators
Child Support Guidelines – Support Calculator
Canadian Financial Resources – Financial and Family Law Planning Calculators
Organizations
Family Maintenance Enforcement Program
British Columbia Mediator Roster Society
B.C. Vital Statistics
B.C. Parenting Coordination
Access Resources
Supervised Visitation Network
TIN Harbour Services
Elizabeth Fry Society