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===Early Resolution Registries===
===Early Resolution Registries===


'''Early Resolution Registries''' offer a new process for handling family law disputes. These registries require different steps compared to traditional registries. So far, Surrey and Victoria are the only Early Resolution Registries, although the BC government has indicated they may add more locations.
''Early Resolution Registries'' offer a new process for handling family law disputes. These registries require different steps compared to traditional registries. So far, Surrey and Victoria are the only Early Resolution Registries, although the BC government has indicated they may add more locations.


The Early Resolution process, sometimes referred to as the ''Early Resolution and Case Management process'', is intended to encourage parties to resolve family disputes by agreement, or if that's not possible, to help them obtain fair decisions in Provincial Court in a timely manner.   
The Early Resolution process, sometimes referred to as the ''Early Resolution and Case Management process'', is intended to encourage parties to resolve family disputes by agreement, or if that's not possible, to help them obtain fair decisions in Provincial Court in a timely manner.