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	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[~~Kendra Marks~~]], ~~2 January 2025~~}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Nate Russell]], 1 October 2026}}

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	Here is a quick look at how interim applications work in BC Supreme Court:		Here is a quick look at how interim applications work in BC Supreme Court:
	<blockquote>'''The applicant ~~starts~~ the application.''' The person who wants the interim order, the ''applicant'', starts ~~the application process~~ by ~~filing~~ an application and an affidavit ~~in court, and delivering~~ the ~~filed application~~ and ~~affidavit~~ on ~~the~~ other ~~party, called~~ the ~~''application respondent''~~. The ~~application~~ describes the orders the applicant wants the court to make. The affidavit describes ~~the~~ facts ~~that are relevant to the application and the orders the applicant is looking for~~. For more information about affidavits, see the page, [[How Do I Prepare an Affidavit?]], in the Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource.</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''The applicant serves the application materials.''' The person who wants the interim order, the ''applicant'', starts by serving an unfiled notice of application and copies of any affidavit or other evidence they plan to rely on that has not already been served. The materials must be served on the other parties and on any other person who may be affected by the orders sought. The notice describes the orders the applicant wants the court to make. The affidavit describes relevant facts. For more information about affidavits, see the page, [[How Do I Prepare an Affidavit?]], in the Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource.</blockquote>

	<blockquote>'''The application respondent ~~files~~ a response.''' ~~The ''application respondent'', the~~ person who ~~is responding~~ to ~~the~~ application~~, has a certain (~~and ~~fairly short) amount~~ of ~~time after receiving the application and~~ affidavit to ~~file a response and an affidavit in court~~. The response says which orders the person agrees to and which they ~~object to~~. The ~~affidavit describes any additional facts that are important to~~ the application~~. The response and affidavit must be delivered to the applicant~~.</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''The application respondent serves a response.''' A person who wants to respond must serve an application response and copies of any affidavit or other evidence they plan to rely on that has not already been served. The response says which orders the person agrees to and which they oppose. The rules set different deadlines for serving a response, depending on the type of application.</blockquote>

	<blockquote>'''The applicant may ~~file another affidavit~~.''' The applicant ~~has a certain amount of time after receiving~~ the application respondent's materials ~~to file another affidavit in court~~. ~~This affidavit is~~ a ~~response to the application respondent's affidavit and describes any additional facts that are important to the application. This affidavit must be delivered to the application respondent~~.</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''The applicant may serve reply affidavits.''' The applicant may serve reply affidavits responding to the application respondent's materials. The rules set a deadline for serving them.</blockquote>

	<blockquote>'''~~Go to~~ the hearing.''' ~~Assuming that settlement isn't possible~~, the ~~only way to resolve~~ the application ~~is to~~ have a hearing. At the hearing, each of the ~~parties will present~~ the evidence ~~set out in their affidavits~~ and ~~explain to the judge~~ why the judge should, or ~~shouldn't~~, make the orders ~~asked for~~. ~~Most of the time the~~ judge ~~will make a decision resolving~~ the ~~decision on~~ the ~~spot; sometimes, however, the judge will want to think about the evidence and the parties' arguments, and will~~ give a written decision later.</blockquote>		<blockquote>'''The applicant sets the application for a hearing.''' The applicant can set the application for a hearing after each person required to respond has served an application response or their deadline to do so has expired. To set the hearing, the applicant files a Notice of Hearing of Application in Form F31.1, along with the notice of application and any supporting materials that have not already been filed. The applicant must also file and serve the notice of hearing within the applicable deadlines.</blockquote>

			<blockquote>'''The application respondent files materials and attends the hearing.''' After the notice of hearing is filed and before the hearing begins, each application respondent must file their application response and any supporting materials that have not already been filed. They must bring copies of the filed materials to the hearing. At the hearing, each side presents its evidence and explains why the judge should, or should not, make the requested orders. The judge may decide the application at the hearing or give a written decision later.</blockquote>

	In BC Provincial Court, this process is very different. For details please consult the chapters dedicated to each court, which include sections explaining how applications work:		In BC Provincial Court, this process is very different. For details please consult the chapters dedicated to each court, which include sections explaining how applications work:

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	*'''Judicial Case Conference (or JCC)''': In BC Supreme Court family law actions this is likely the first court appearance where the parties must attend. A JCC happens early on, takes about an hour and a half, and is a somewhat informal process. The parties and their lawyers (if they have them) sit down at a table with a judge to discuss a possible resolution of some or all of the orders requested in the claim and counterclaim. A JCC is like a mini mediation. The judge cannot make any orders (other than some procedural orders) unless the parties agree, and what is discussed is confidential and cannot be used outside of the JCC proceedings.		*'''Judicial Case Conference (or JCC)''': In BC Supreme Court family law actions this is likely the first court appearance where the parties must attend. A JCC happens early on, takes about an hour and a half, and is a somewhat informal process. The parties and their lawyers (if they have them) sit down at a table with a judge to discuss a possible resolution of some or all of the orders requested in the claim and counterclaim. A JCC is like a mini mediation. The judge cannot make any orders (other than some procedural orders) unless the parties agree, and what is discussed is confidential and cannot be used outside of the JCC proceedings.
	* '''Interim Application:''' An interim application is an application that a claimant or respondent brings to court, when they want the court to make a temporary (interim) order. Interim applications are made after the court action has been started, after the parties have attended whatever mandatory conferences the court requires, and before trial. A party can sometimes apply for an order that allows them to bring their interim application before a conference is held.		* '''Interim Application:''' An interim application is an application that a claimant or respondent brings to court, when they want the court to make a temporary (interim) order. Interim applications are made after the court action has been started, after the parties have attended whatever mandatory conferences the court requires, and before trial. A party can sometimes apply for an order that allows them to bring their interim application before a conference is held.
	* '''Affidavit:''' A legal document in which a person provides evidence of certain facts and events in writing. Affidavits are important in applications and summary trials because written testimony is generally the only form of evidence that the court will hear from parties and witnesses outside of a proper trial setting. The person making the affidavit (called the ''deponent'') must confirm that the statements made in the affidavit are true, and they must be signed in front of a ''commissioner for taking oaths'' (usually a lawyer, a notary public, or a court official) who takes the ''oath'' or ''affirmation'' of the deponent. Affidavits are used as evidence, and as a substitute for having the person make the statements in court before a judge. An affidavit often includes documents (that are attached to the affidavit as ''exhibits'') to support the facts stated in the affidavit. For example, if the deponent says that they received a text message from one of the parties stating their plan to move to Alberta, a printed copy of the text message can be printed and attached to the affidavit as an exhibit. Depending on the type of interim application a party brings, they will usually need to ~~file~~ an affidavit together with their application.		* '''Affidavit:''' A legal document in which a person provides evidence of certain facts and events in writing. Affidavits are important in applications and summary trials because written testimony is generally the only form of evidence that the court will hear from parties and witnesses outside of a proper trial setting. The person making the affidavit (called the ''deponent'') must confirm that the statements made in the affidavit are true, and they must be signed in front of a ''commissioner for taking oaths'' (usually a lawyer, a notary public, or a court official) who takes the ''oath'' or ''affirmation'' of the deponent. Affidavits are used as evidence, and as a substitute for having the person make the statements in court before a judge. An affidavit often includes documents (that are attached to the affidavit as ''exhibits'') to support the facts stated in the affidavit. For example, if the deponent says that they received a text message from one of the parties stating their plan to move to Alberta, a printed copy of the text message can be printed and attached to the affidavit as an exhibit. Depending on the type of interim application a party brings, they will usually need to serve an affidavit together with their application. The applicant will later file the original affidavit when setting the application down for a hearing.
	* '''Financial statement:''' Both levels of court have a special form for the parties to swear or affirm their financial statements. It is basically an affidavit specifically tailored to provide financial information about the party who swears or affirms it. A party in a family law action that involves child support, spousal support, the division of property, or the division of debt will need to prepare a financial statement, and fill in information and provide specific documents according to the orders being requested by the parties.		* '''Financial statement:''' Both levels of court have a special form for the parties to swear or affirm their financial statements. It is basically an affidavit specifically tailored to provide financial information about the party who swears or affirms it. A party in a family law action that involves child support, spousal support, the division of property, or the division of debt will need to prepare a financial statement, and fill in information and provide specific documents according to the orders being requested by the parties.
	* '''Trial:''' The court makes its final decision about the orders the parties request in their claim and counterclaim at trial. A trial is a formal hearing where the parties and their lawyers (if they have them), appear before a judge and present their evidence by calling on live witnesses to give testimony. The parties or their lawyers provide their argument (submissions) which tells the court why it should make the orders listed in their claim or counterclaim. In BC Supreme Court, a summary trial is the same as a trial except that the evidence from parties and their witnesses is given by affidavit, as opposed to each person appearing in-person to tell the court their evidence. A BC Supreme Court summary trial can resolve some or all of the orders the parties are asking for in their claim or counterclaim. For simplicity, when we use the term ''trial'', we refer to both summary trials and traditional trials.		* '''Trial:''' The court makes its final decision about the orders the parties request in their claim and counterclaim at trial. A trial is a formal hearing where the parties and their lawyers (if they have them), appear before a judge and present their evidence by calling on live witnesses to give testimony. The parties or their lawyers provide their argument (submissions) which tells the court why it should make the orders listed in their claim or counterclaim. In BC Supreme Court, a summary trial is the same as a trial except that the evidence from parties and their witnesses is given by affidavit, as opposed to each person appearing in-person to tell the court their evidence. A BC Supreme Court summary trial can resolve some or all of the orders the parties are asking for in their claim or counterclaim. For simplicity, when we use the term ''trial'', we refer to both summary trials and traditional trials.

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	Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.		Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.

	The Rules also set different requirements depending on the registry where a Provincial Court family law matter is filed. ~~Many~~ Provincial Court registries are ~~now~~ Early Resolution Registries~~. Other Provincial Court registries remain~~ Parenting Education Program Registries. In Early Resolution Registries, parties must usually take early resolution steps before filing an application in court about a family law matter, including a needs assessment, a parenting education program if applicable, and at least one consensual dispute resolution session if appropriate. For more information about Early Resolution Registries and Parenting Education Program Registries, see the section on [[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]], under the heading ~~Early Resolution Registries~~.		The Rules also set different requirements depending on the registry where a Provincial Court family law matter is filed. Provincial Court registries are either ''Early Resolution Registries'' or ''Parenting Education Program Registries''. In Early Resolution Registries, parties must usually take early resolution steps before filing an application in court about a family law matter, including a needs assessment, a parenting education program if applicable, and at least one consensual dispute resolution session if appropriate. For more information about Early Resolution Registries and Parenting Education Program Registries, see the section on [[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]], under the heading "Before you apply to court".

	No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.		No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.

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	Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.		Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.

	The ~~new~~ Rules ~~have~~ also ~~divided various courthouse registries into~~ different ~~categories~~. ~~For example, Victoria is an ''~~Early Resolution ~~Registry'', Nanaimo is a ''Family Justice Registry'', and Prince George is a ''~~Parenting Education Program ~~Registry''~~. ~~Each type of registry has different requirements and for~~ Early Resolution Registries, parties ~~have to try mediation~~ before ~~proceeding to~~ court ~~(unless the court agrees that mediation isn’t~~ appropriate). For more information about ~~each type of registry~~, see the section on [[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]], under the heading Early Resolution Registries.		The Rules also set different requirements depending on the registry where a Provincial Court family law matter is filed. Many Provincial Court registries are now Early Resolution Registries. Other Provincial Court registries remain Parenting Education Program Registries. In Early Resolution Registries, parties must usually take early resolution steps before filing an application in court about a family law matter, including a needs assessment, a parenting education program if applicable, and at least one consensual dispute resolution session if appropriate. For more information about Early Resolution Registries and Parenting Education Program Registries, see the section on [[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]], under the heading Early Resolution Registries.

	No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.		No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.

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	* '''Trial:''' The court makes its final decision about the orders the parties request in their claim and counterclaim at trial. A trial is a formal hearing where the parties and their lawyers (if they have them), appear before a judge and present their evidence by calling on live witnesses to give testimony. The parties or their lawyers provide their argument (submissions) which tells the court why it should make the orders listed in their claim or counterclaim. In BC Supreme Court, a summary trial is the same as a trial except that the evidence from parties and their witnesses is given by affidavit, as opposed to each person appearing in-person to tell the court their evidence. A BC Supreme Court summary trial can resolve some or all of the orders the parties are asking for in their claim or counterclaim. For simplicity, when we use the term ''trial'', we refer to both summary trials and traditional trials.		* '''Trial:''' The court makes its final decision about the orders the parties request in their claim and counterclaim at trial. A trial is a formal hearing where the parties and their lawyers (if they have them), appear before a judge and present their evidence by calling on live witnesses to give testimony. The parties or their lawyers provide their argument (submissions) which tells the court why it should make the orders listed in their claim or counterclaim. In BC Supreme Court, a summary trial is the same as a trial except that the evidence from parties and their witnesses is given by affidavit, as opposed to each person appearing in-person to tell the court their evidence. A BC Supreme Court summary trial can resolve some or all of the orders the parties are asking for in their claim or counterclaim. For simplicity, when we use the term ''trial'', we refer to both summary trials and traditional trials.
	* '''Costs:''' This has a specific meaning in BC Supreme Court. ''Costs'' are what one party must pay another party based on a formula set out in the Supreme Court Family Rules. Costs are usually payable by the unsuccessful party, but costs orders can also be made against parties that behave poorly or act unreasonably. Since a party might receive a costs award in one application where they were successful, have mixed success in another application, then be unsuccessful at trial, etc., costs are usually tallied up and sorted out after litigation has ended. Parties may then settle costs by agreement, or go before the Registrar to have them determined for them. Costs mean that there are some financial consequences for pursuing a weak claim (or resisting a stronger one), but costs will almost never compensate even the most successful party for what they actually spent on legal fees and other expenses. Judges retain a lot of discretion to decide costs consequences for specific hearings, deprive or reward costs for parties, and use costs as a mechanism to discourage unreasonable behaviour.		* '''Costs:''' This has a specific meaning in BC Supreme Court. ''Costs'' are what one party must pay another party based on a formula set out in the Supreme Court Family Rules. Costs are usually payable by the unsuccessful party, but costs orders can also be made against parties that behave poorly or act unreasonably. Since a party might receive a costs award in one application where they were successful, have mixed success in another application, then be unsuccessful at trial, etc., costs are usually tallied up and sorted out after litigation has ended. Parties may then settle costs by agreement, or go before the Registrar to have them determined for them. Costs mean that there are some financial consequences for pursuing a weak claim (or resisting a stronger one), but costs will almost never compensate even the most successful party for what they actually spent on legal fees and other expenses. Judges retain a lot of discretion to decide costs consequences for specific hearings, deprive or reward costs for parties, and use costs as a mechanism to discourage unreasonable behaviour.
	* '''Judge:''' Both levels of court have their own judges. In the BC Supreme Court there are a few different judicial roles relevant to family law actions. In BC Supreme Court, the term ''judge'' typically refers to a full ''Justice'' of the court, someone with the power to make final or interim decisions for any type of claim, and under any kind of procedure. An ''~~Associate Judge~~'' (formerly called a ''~~Master~~'' of the court) has more restricted jurisdiction, but is an important judicial officer especially for family law cases in the BC Supreme Court. Associate judges can hear and decide on ''interim applications'' (where interim and procedural orders are made) but they cannot preside at trial or issue a ''final judgment''. The other judicial role within the BC Supreme Court to be aware of is that of the ''Registrar'', who can preside over limited and specific types of hearings (e.g. hearings to settle costs). The kind of BC Supreme Court judge that might hear your application depends on the orders you are asking the court to make. In the litigation chapters "judge" is used to refer to all types of judges in both courts.		* '''Judge:''' Both levels of court have their own judges. In the BC Supreme Court there are a few different judicial roles relevant to family law actions. In BC Supreme Court, the term ''judge'' typically refers to a full ''Justice'' of the court, someone with the power to make final or interim decisions for any type of claim, and under any kind of procedure. An'' associate judge ''(formerly called a ''master'' of the court) has more restricted jurisdiction, but is an important judicial officer especially for family law cases in the BC Supreme Court. Associate judges can hear and decide on ''interim applications'' (where interim and procedural orders are made) but they cannot preside at trial or issue a ''final judgment''. The other judicial role within the BC Supreme Court to be aware of is that of the ''Registrar'', who can preside over limited and specific types of hearings (e.g. hearings to settle costs). The kind of BC Supreme Court judge that might hear your application depends on the orders you are asking the court to make. In the litigation chapters "judge" is used to refer to all types of judges in both courts.

	===The court process in a nutshell===		===The court process in a nutshell===

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	Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.		Section 8 of the Rules clearly states that “parties may come to an agreement or otherwise reach resolution about family issues at any time”. That means that even if it’s the morning of your trial and you’re all ready to go, you and your ex can decide to settle without going to trial.

	The new Rules have also divided various courthouse registries into different categories. For example, Victoria is an ''Early Resolution Registry'', Nanaimo is a ''Family Justice Registry'', and Prince George is a ''Parenting Education Program Registry''. Each type of registry has different requirements and for Early Resolution Registries, parties have to try mediation before proceeding to court (unless the court agrees that mediation isn’t appropriate). For more information about each type of registry, see the section on [[Starting a Court ~~Proceeding in a~~ Family ~~Matter~~]], under the heading Early Resolution Registries.		The new Rules have also divided various courthouse registries into different categories. For example, Victoria is an ''Early Resolution Registry'', Nanaimo is a ''Family Justice Registry'', and Prince George is a ''Parenting Education Program Registry''. Each type of registry has different requirements and for Early Resolution Registries, parties have to try mediation before proceeding to court (unless the court agrees that mediation isn’t appropriate). For more information about each type of registry, see the section on [[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings]], under the heading Early Resolution Registries.

	No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.		No matter the registry in which you find yourself, there are certain steps you have to take before you’ll be able to argue before a judge. In most cases, the first time that parties will be before a judge will be at what’s called a ''Family Management Conference'' (also called an “FMC”), which is a settlement-focused appearance. If settlement isn’t possible at the FMC, the judge can make orders (by consent or not), make interim orders to address needs until resolution is reached, and determine next appropriate steps. Parties can also attend settlement conferences, where a judge can help the parties see if any or all issues can be settled before trial.

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	===Legislation===		===Legislation===

	* [~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules]		* [https://canlii.ca/t/b8rn Provincial Court Family Rules]
	* ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/849w Provincial Court Act]''		* ''[https://canlii.ca/t/849w Provincial Court Act]''
	* [~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]		* [https://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules]
	* ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/84d8 Supreme Court Act]''		* ''[https://canlii.ca/t/84d8 Supreme Court Act]''
	* [~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/85bg Court of Appeal Rules]		* [https://canlii.ca/t/85bg Court of Appeal Rules]
	* ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/84h4 Court of Appeal Act]''		* ''[https://canlii.ca/t/84h4 Court of Appeal Act]''
	* ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/84h8 Court Rules Act]''		* ''[https://canlii.ca/t/84h8 Court Rules Act]''

	===Resources===		===Resources===

	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~provincialcourt~~.bc.ca/~~types~~-of-~~cases~~/family-~~matters~~/~~chief~~-~~judge~~-~~practice~~-~~directions~~ Provincial Court ~~Practice Directions~~]		* [https://legalaid.bc.ca/services/family-law-legal-advice Legal Aid BC's Family LawLINE and duty counsel] information page
	* [https://www.~~bccourts~~.ca/~~supreme_court~~/~~practice_and_procedure~~/~~family_practice_directions~~.~~aspx~~ Supreme Court ~~Family Practice Directions~~]		* Legal Aid BC's Family Law website information on Provincial Court process:
	* [https://www.~~bccourts~~.ca/~~supreme_court~~/~~practice_and_procedure~~/~~administrative_notices~~.~~aspx~~ Supreme Court ~~Administrative Notices~~]		** [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/get-order-bc/provincial-court/get-new-family-order-provincial-court-if Get a new family order in Provincial Court if you can’t agree]
	* [https://www.~~bccourts~~.ca/~~court_of_appeal~~/~~Practice_and_Procedure~~/~~civil_practice_directives_~~/~~index~~.~~aspx~~ Court of ~~Appeal Practice Directives~~]		** [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/provincial-court-registries Provincial Court registries]
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-forms-documents/filling-out-court-forms/complete-provincial-court-financial Complete a Provincial Court Financial Statement (Form 4)]
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/finances-support/child-spousal-support/what-financial-disclosure What is financial disclosure?]
			* Legal Aid BC's Family Law website information on BC Supreme Court process:
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/trials-supreme-court Trials in Supreme Court]
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/if-you-have-go-court/trials-supreme-court/schedule-and-prepare-your-supreme-court Going to trial in Supreme Court]
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/change-order-or-set-aside-agreement-made-bc/change-order-or-set-aside Change an order or set aside an agreement in Supreme Court]
			** [https://www.familylawinbc.ca/bc-legal-system/court-orders/enforce-order-or-agreement-made-bc/enforce-parenting-agreement-or Enforce a parenting agreement or order in Supreme Court]
			* [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/prov-family-forms Provincial Court Family Forms and Guidebooks] from the Ministry of Attorney General
			* [https://provincialcourt.bc.ca/navigating-court-case/family/family-orders-picklists Family Orders Picklist], with standard terms for Provincial Court orders
			* [https://justice.gov.bc.ca/apply-for-family-order/ Family Law Act Online Forms Service], a guided pathway for completing Provincial Court family law forms
			* [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resources/memorandum-court-self-represented-litigants-trial-procedure-civil-and-family-cases Memorandum from the Court to Self-Represented Litigants: Trial Procedure in Civil and Family Cases] from the BC Supreme Court
			* [https://cjc-ccm.ca/en/what-we-do/initiatives/representing-yourself-court Canadian Judicial Council (CJC)'s online guides], especially the ''Family Law Handbook''
	* ''[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436259309 Tug of War]'' by Mr. Justice Brownstone		* ''[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436259309 Tug of War]'' by Mr. Justice Brownstone
	* "[[Media:SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf\|The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant]]" (PDF) by John-Paul Boyd		* "[[Media:SRL_Bill_of_Rights_and_Responsibilities_-_November_2012_-_JP_Boyd.pdf\|The Rights and Responsibilities of the Self-Represented Litigant]]" (PDF) by John-Paul Boyd
			* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/ Self-Represented Litigants] information page from BC Supreme Court

	===Links===		===Links===

	* Legal Aid BC's Family Law website information on Provincial Court process:		* [https://provincialcourt.bc.ca/news-notices-policies-and-practice-directions/notices-policies-practice-directions Provincial Court Practice Directions]
	** [https://~~family.legalaid~~.bc.ca/bc-~~legal~~-~~system/court~~-~~orders/get~~-~~order~~-bc/~~provincial~~-~~court/get~~-~~new~~-~~family-order-provincial-court-if Get a new family order in~~ Provincial Court ~~if you can’t agree~~]		* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/practice_and_procedure/family_practice_directions.aspx Supreme Court Family Practice Directions]
	** [https://~~family~~.~~legalaid~~.bc.ca/~~bc-legal-system~~/~~provincial-court-registries Provincial~~ Court ~~registries~~]		* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/practice_and_procedure/administrative_notices.aspx Supreme Court Administrative Notices]
			* [https://www.bccourts.ca/court_of_appeal/Practice_and_Procedure/civil_practice_directives_/index.aspx Court of Appeal Practice Directives]
	* [https://www.bccourts.ca/ Courts of British Columbia website]		* [https://www.bccourts.ca/ Courts of British Columbia website]
	* [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/ Provincial Court website]		* [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/ Provincial Court website]
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	* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/scheduling/ Supreme Court Trial Scheduling]		* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/scheduling/ Supreme Court Trial Scheduling]
	* [https://www.bccourts.ca/Court_of_Appeal/ Court of Appeal website]		* [https://www.bccourts.ca/Court_of_Appeal/ Court of Appeal website]
	* [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/self-represented_litigants/guidebooks.aspx Guidebooks from the BC Supreme Court website]

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