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Written in plain language, with handy rollover definitions for legal words and phrases, '''''JP Boyd on Family Law''''' provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. This trusted source for family law information is based on [[JP Boyd|John-Paul Boyd]]'s popular website, BC Family Law Resource, and is completely updated for the ''Family Law Act''. To get started, read [[Family Law in British Columbia]] for a quick introduction. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the [[JP Boyd on Family Law — How Do I?|How Do I?]] section for answers to common procedural questions. Read about the [[Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law|transition of this resource to a wiki format]]. View the many [[:Category:JP Boyd on Family Law Contributors|lawyers and judges]] who were part of the editorial team led by [[Megan Ellis KC]] over the years.
Written in plain language, with rollover definitions for legal words and phrases, '''''JP Boyd on Family Law''''' provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. This trusted source for family law information is based on [[JP Boyd|John-Paul Boyd]]'s popular website, BC Family Law Resource, and is completely updated for the new Divorce Act. To get started, read our [[Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia]]. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the [[JP Boyd on Family Law — Helpful Guides and Common Questions|Helpful Guides & Common Questions]] section for answers to many procedural questions.  
 
'''The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the justice system and how family law problems are resolved. Clicklaw has gathered helpful [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=covid-19&so=r&f=Family+law online resources] about the changes. Information about how the courts are responding can be found on the websites of the [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/COVID19 Provincial Court] and the [https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/ Supreme Court], and John-Paul Boyd's [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCWEyKKny_W3qDfyrSM-6Q YouTube channel] on family law topics, "Five Minute Family Law," now includes ''COVID-19 and Family Law'', [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpGWhNSBk8 Part 1] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoDWuFLhjEw&t=221s Part 2].'''
 
The pandemic hasn't been the only change affecting family law and the justice system:
*Big changes to the ''Divorce Act'' came into effect on 1 March 2021, and those brought changes to the Child Support Guidelines and the forms used by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in turn.
*The ''Family Law Act'' has also been updated to address the arbitration of family law disputes
*The Provincial Court introduced a new set of rules and forms, and is trying out a new, less adversarial way of handling family law cases in the courthouses in Surrey and Victoria.
 
Read our pages on the [[The New Divorce Act|new ''Divorce Act'']] and the important [[Recent Changes to Family Law in British Columbia|recent changes to family law]].
   
   
==Contents==
==Contents==


===Getting Started===
===Getting Started===
*[[Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law|Introduction]]{{·}} [[Family Law in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Terminology|Definitions]]{{·}} [[Legislation in Family Matters|Family Law Legislation]]{{·}} [[Divorce Act Basics|''Divorce Act'' Basics]]{{·}} [[Family Law Act Basics|''Family Law Act'' Basics]]
*[[Introduction to JP Boyd on Family Law]]{{·}} [[Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia]]{{·}} [[Terminology|Common Legal Words and Phrases]]{{·}} [[The Legislation on Family Law]]{{·}} [[Divorce Act Basics]]{{·}} [[Family Law Act Basics]]


===Chapters===
===Family Law in British Columbia===
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*'''[[Introduction to the Legal System for Family Matters|The Legal System]]'''
*'''[[Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters|Understanding the Legal System]]'''
**[[The Court System for Family Matters|The Court System]]{{·}}[[The Law for Family Matters|The Law]]{{·}}[[You & Your Lawyer]]
**[[The Law for Family Matters|The Law]]{{·}}[[You and Your Lawyer]]{{·}}[[Access to Family Justice|Access to Justice in British Columbia]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Family Relationships]]'''
**[[Married Spouses and the Law on Marriage]]{{·}}[[Unmarried Spouses]]{{·}}[[Parents]]{{·}}[[Polyamorous Relationships]]{{·}}[[Grandparents and Extended Family Members|Grandparents and Extended Family Members]]{{·}}[[Adopting Children]]{{·}}[[Having Children with Assisted Reproduction]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Separating and Getting Divorced]]''' 
**[[Separating Emotionally]]{{·}}[[Behaviour, Boundaries and Privacy after Separation]]{{·}}[[Separation and the Law]]{{·}}[[Divorce and the Law on Getting Divorced|Divorce and the Law]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Resolving Family Law Problems out of Court|Resolving Problems out of Court]]'''  
*'''[[Resolving Family Law Problems out of Court|Resolving Problems out of Court]]'''  
**[[Collaborative Process]]{{·}}[[Family Law Mediation|Mediation]]{{·}} [[Family Law Arbitration|Arbitration]]{{·}} [[Parenting Coordination]]
**[[Collaborative Negotiation]]{{·}}[[Family Law Mediation|Mediation]]{{·}}[[Family Law Arbitration|Arbitration]]{{·}}[[Parenting Coordination]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#FFDAB9;"
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*'''[[Resolving Family Law Problems in Court|Resolving Problems in Court]]'''  
*'''[[Resolving Family Law Problems in Court|Resolving Problems in Court]]'''  
**[[Starting a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter|Starting a Court Proceeding]]{{·}} [[Replying to a Court Proceeding in a Family Matter|Replying to a Court Proceeding]]{{·}} [[Overview of Case Conferences and Discovery in Family Law Matters|Case Conferences & Discovery Overview]]{{·}} [[Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter|Case Conferences]]{{·}} [[Discovery Process in a Family Law Matter|Discovery Process]]{{·}} [[Interim Applications in Family Matters|Interim Applications]]{{·}} [[Rules Promoting Settlement in Family Matters|Rules Promoting Settlement]]{{·}} [[Preparing for and Going to Trial in Supreme Court|Supreme Court Trials]]{{·}} [[Preparing for and Going to Trial in Provincial Court|Provincial Court Trials]]{{·}} [[Enforcing Orders in Family Matters|Enforcing Orders]]{{·}} [[Changing Final Orders in Family Matters|Changing Final Orders]]{{·}}[[Victoria Early Resolution and Case Management Model|Victoria Early Resolution Project]]
**[[The Court System for Family Matters|The Court System]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#FFDAB9;"
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*'''[[Family Law Litigation in Supreme Court|Litigation in Supreme Court]]'''
**[[Starting and Responding to Supreme Court Family Law Proceedings|Starting and Responding to Proceedings]]{{·}}[[Disclosure and Discovery in Supreme Court Family Law Proceedings|Disclosure and Discovery]]{{·}}[[Conferences and Supreme Court Family Law Proceedings|Court Conferences]]{{·}}[[Interim Applications and Supreme Court Family Law Proceedings|Interim Applications]]{{·}}[[Trials and Supreme Court Family Law Proceedings|Supreme Court Trials]]{{·}}[[Changing Supreme Court Family Law Orders|Changing Orders]]{{·}}[[Enforcing Supreme Court Family Law Orders|Enforcing Orders]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#FFDAB9;"
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*'''[[Family Law Litigation in Provincial Court|Litigation in Provincial Court]]'''
**[[Starting and Responding to Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings|Starting and Responding to Proceedings]]{{·}}[[Disclosure and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings|Disclosure]]{{·}}[[Conferences and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings|Court Conferences]]{{·}}[[Interim Applications and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings|Interim Applications]]{{·}}[[Trials and Provincial Court Family Law Proceedings|Provincial Court Trials]]{{·}}[[Changing Provincial Court Family Law Orders|Changing Orders]]{{·}}[[Enforcing Provincial Court Family Law Orders|Enforcing Orders]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Family Law Agreements]]'''  
*'''[[Family Law Agreements]]'''  
**[[Cohabitation Agreements|Cohabitation Agreements]]{{·}} [[Marriage Agreements|Marriage Agreements]]{{·}} [[Separation Agreements|Separation Agreements]]{{·}} [[Enforcing Family Law Agreements|Enforcing Agreements]]{{·}} [[Changing Family Law Agreements|Changing Agreements]]
**[[Cohabitation & Living Together Agreements|Cohabitation and Living Together Agreements]]{{·}}[[Marriage Agreements]]{{·}}[[Separation Agreements|Agreements after Separation]]{{·}}[[Changing Family Law Agreements|Making Changes]]{{·}}[[Enforcing Family Law Agreements|Enforcing Agreements]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Children in Family Law Matters|Children]]'''
*'''[[Children and Parenting after Separation]]'''
**[[Parenting after Separation]]{{·}} [[Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements and Contact|Guardianship, Parenting and Contact]]{{·}} [[Custody and Access|Custody and Access]]{{·}} [[Changing Family Law Orders and Agreements Involving Children|Making Changes]]{{·}} [[Estrangement and Alienation|Estrangement and Alienation]]
**[[The Rights of Children and Youth in Family Law Matters|The Rights of Children and Youth]]{{·}}[[Parenting Apart]]{{·}}[[Basic Principles of Parenting after Separation|Basic Principles]]{{·}}[[Moving Away after Separation]]{{·}}[[Children Who Resist Seeing a Parent]]{{·}}[[Changing Family Law Orders, Awards and Agreements Involving Children|Making Changes]]{{·}}[[Enforcing Orders, Awards and Agreements Involving Children|Enforcing Orders, Awards and Agreements]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Child Support]]'''   
*'''[[Child Support]]'''   
**[[Child Support Guidelines|The Guidelines]]{{·}} [[Exceptions to the Child Support Guidelines|Exceptions to the Guidelines]]{{·}} [[Making Changes to Child Support|Making Changes]]{{·}} [[Child Support Arrears]]
**[[Child Support Guidelines|The Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Exceptions to the Child Support Guidelines|Exceptions to the Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Making Changes to Child Support|Making Changes]]{{·}} [[Child Support Arrears|Arrears of Child Support]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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|  
*'''[[Spousal Support]]'''
*'''[[Spousal Support]]'''
**[[Basic Principles of Spousal Support|Basic Principles]]{{·}} [[The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines|The Advisory Guidelines]]{{·}} [[Making Changes to Spousal Support|Making Changes]]{{·}} [[Spousal Support Arrears]]
**[[The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines|The Advisory Guidelines]]{{·}}[[Making Changes to Spousal Support|Making Changes]]{{·}}[[Spousal Support Arrears|Arrears of Spousal Support]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|  
|  
*'''[[Property & Debt in Family Law Matters|Property & Debt]]'''  
*'''[[Property and Debt in Family Law Matters|Property and Debt]]'''  
**[[Basic Principles of Property & Debt in Family Law|Basic Principles]]{{·}} [[Protecting Property & Debt in Family Law Matters|Protecting Property & Debt]]{{·}} [[Dividing Property & Debt in Family Law Matters|Dividing Property & Debt]]
**[[Basic Principles of Property and Debt in Family Law|Basic Principles]]{{·}}[[Protecting Property and Debt in Family Law Matters|Protecting Property and Debt]]{{·}} [[Dividing Property and Debt in Family Law Matters|Dividing Property and Debt]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|
*'''[[Family Relationships]]'''
**[[Marriage & Married Spouses]]{{·}} [[Unmarried Spouses]]{{·}} [[Other Unmarried Relationships]]{{·}} [[Children's Caregivers and Extended Family|Caregivers and Extended Family]]{{·}} [[Adoption]]{{·}} [[Parentage and Assisted Reproduction|Parentage and Assisted Reproduction]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|
*'''[[Separation & Divorce]]''' 
**[[Separation]]{{·}} [[Separating Emotionally]]{{·}} [[Divorce]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|  
|  
*'''[[Family Violence Overview|Family Violence]]'''
*'''[[Family Violence Overview|Family Violence]]'''
**[[Family Violence and the Family Law Act|Family Violence under the ''Family Law Act'']]{{·}} [[Family Violence and Child Protection|Child Protection]]{{·}} [[Family Violence and the Criminal Code|Criminal Code]]{{·}} [[Suing for Family Violence in a Family Law Claim|Civil Claims]]
**[[Family Violence in the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act|The Family Law Act and the Divorce Act]]{{·}}[[Family Violence and the Criminal Code|The Criminal Code]]{{·}}[[Civil Claims and Family Violence]]{{·}}[[Family Violence and Child Protection|Child Protection]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Specific Communities and Family Law|Specific Communities]]'''
**[[Aboriginal Families]]{{·}} [[Immigrants and Family Law|Newcomers to Canada and Family Law]]{{·}} [[Same Sex Relationships and Issues Affecting Transgendered and Transsexual People|LGBTQ Community]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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*'''[[Overlapping Legal Issues and Family Law|Overlapping Legal Issues]]'''
**[[Naming and Changes of Name|Naming and Changes of Name]]{{·}} [[Wills and Estates Issues in Family Law|Wills and Estates Issues]]{{·}} [[Conflict of Laws Issues in Family Law|Conflict of Laws Issues]]
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
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===How Do I?===
===Helpful Guides & Common Questions===
<div class="ul-chapters-books">
*'''Marriage, Separation & Divorce'''
*'''Marriage, Separation & Divorce'''
**[[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?|Get Married in British Columbia?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Prepare for Separation?|Prepare for Separation?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Separate from My Spouse?|Separate from My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Find Out if I'm Divorced?|Find Out if I'm Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get Divorced?|Get Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get my Certificate of Divorce?|Get my Certificate of Divorce?]]
**[[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?|Get Married in British Columbia?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Prepare for Separation?|Prepare for Separation?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Separate from My Spouse?|Separate from My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Find Out if I'm Divorced?|Find Out if I'm Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get Divorced?|Get Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get my Certificate of Divorce?|Get my Certificate of Divorce?]]
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**[[How Do I Start Negotiations with My Spouse?|Start Negotiations with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?|Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?|Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?|Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?|Hire a Parenting Coordinator?]]
**[[How Do I Start Negotiations with My Spouse?|Start Negotiations with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?|Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?|Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?|Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?|Hire a Parenting Coordinator?]]


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Written in plain language, with rollover definitions for legal words and phrases, JP Boyd on Family Law provides practical, in-depth coverage of family law and divorce law in British Columbia. This trusted source for family law information is based on John-Paul Boyd's popular website, BC Family Law Resource, and is completely updated for the new Divorce Act. To get started, read our Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia. Then dive into the main chapters of the wikibook, or see the Helpful Guides & Common Questions section for answers to many procedural questions.

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