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=== 2. Civil or Family Court Orders === | === 2. Civil or Family Court Orders === | ||
A number of orders are available pursuant to the ''Family Law Act'', SBC 2011, c 25 [''FLA'']. A victim or his or her representative can bring an application in Provincial (Family) Court or in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Orders involving property such as exclusive use of family home can only be obtained in Supreme Court. | A number of orders are available pursuant to the ''Family Law Act'', SBC 2011, c 25 [''FLA'']. A victim or his or her representative can bring an application in Provincial (Family) Court or in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Orders involving property such as exclusive use of family home can only be obtained in Supreme Court. However, in cases where there are urgent safety concerns, you should contact the police before pursuing the matter in Family Court as the police will respond immediately, and the family court process takes time. | ||
==== a) Protection Orders (FLA Part 9) ==== | ==== a) Protection Orders (FLA Part 9) ==== | ||
