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There are registries at various [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/locations-contacts Provincial Courts throughout BC]. How the Family Court process works depends on the registry location and the type of court order you need.  
There are registries at various [https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/locations-contacts Provincial Courts throughout BC]. How the Family Court process works depends on the registry location and the type of court order you need.  
Many Family Court registries have certain requirements you have to meet before you can get a date to appear in front of a judge. We explain these below, under stages in a Family Court matter.  
Many Family Court registries have certain requirements you have to meet before you can get a date to appear in front of a judge. We explain these below, under stages in a Family Court matter.  
But there are exceptions. In certain circumstances, you can fast forward the process. For example:
But there are exceptions. In certain circumstances, you can fast forward the process. For example:
* If you’re experiencing family violence, you can apply for a '''protection order'''. This a court order to protect one person from another.  
* If you’re experiencing family violence, you can apply for a '''protection order'''. This a court order to protect one person from another.  
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