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There are also many rules about what evidence is allowed and how evidence is to be presented in court.  Although the law of evidence is beyond the scope of this chapter, a good summary is found in [http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/sites/default/files/web/Proving-Your-Case-In-Supreme-Court.pdf Proving Your Case in Supreme Court] (although do be aware that the references to rules are the Supreme Court Civil Rules rather than the Provincial Court (Family) Rules).
There are also many rules about what evidence is allowed and how evidence is to be presented in court.  Although the law of evidence is beyond the scope of this chapter, a good summary is found in [http://www.supremecourtbc.ca/sites/default/files/web/Proving-Your-Case-In-Supreme-Court.pdf Proving Your Case in Supreme Court] (although do be aware that the references to rules are the Supreme Court Civil Rules rather than the Provincial Court (Family) Rules).
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
The rules used by the Provincial Court are changing. As well, special processes are now being used by the Provincial Court in Victoria and Surrey. If you have a family law case in the Victoria and Surrey courthouses, speak to the court staff about how your case is affected.


== Preparing for trial in the Provincial Court ==
== Preparing for trial in the Provincial Court ==