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=== Parenting After Separation === | === Parenting After Separation === | ||
In certain registries of the Provincial Court, the parties must meet with a family justice counsellor | In certain registries of the Provincial Court, the parties must meet with a family justice counsellor and, if children are involved, attend a [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2638 Parenting After Separation] program before you can take any further steps in your case. This may apply even if you are seeking a default judgment. The court clerk at your court registry will tell you what is needed. If necessary, the court clerk will refer you to the family justice counsellor and tell you where the Parenting After Separation program is offered. | ||
Family justice counsellors can provide information that may help to resolve the court proceeding; they can also serve as mediators if both parties are prepared to try mediation. | Family justice counsellors can provide information that may help to resolve the court proceeding; they can also serve as mediators if both parties are prepared to try mediation. | ||
The Parenting After Separation program is very useful to take, and you should seriously consider taking the course even if it isn't required in your court registry. The program is available [ | The Parenting After Separation program is very useful to take, and you should seriously consider taking the course even if it isn't required in your court registry. The program is available [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2638 online]. The online course does not replace the need to attend an in-person course if that is otherwise required. You will have to file a certificate that you've completed the program. | ||
