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The answers and explanations in this section are, of course, only general guides. For most problems, more detailed information can be found in the different [[JP Boyd on Family Law|chapters]] of this wikibook. The advice and assistance of a lawyer is always recommended, even if you're just hiring the lawyer to <span class="noglossary">answer</span> a few questions. | The answers and explanations in this section are, of course, only general guides. For most problems, more detailed information can be found in the different [[JP Boyd on Family Law|chapters]] of this wikibook. The advice and assistance of a lawyer is always recommended, even if you're just hiring the lawyer to <span class="noglossary">answer</span> a few questions. | ||
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===Marriage, Separation & Divorce=== | ===Marriage, Separation & Divorce=== | ||
*[[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?|Get Married in British Columbia?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Prepare for Separation?|Prepare for Separation?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Separate from My Spouse?|Separate from My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Find Out if I'm Divorced?|Find Out if I'm Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get Divorced|Get Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get my Certificate of Divorce?|Get my Certificate of Divorce?]] | *[[How Do I Get Married in British Columbia?|Get Married in British Columbia?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Prepare for Separation?|Prepare for Separation?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Separate from My Spouse?|Separate from My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Find Out if I'm Divorced?|Find Out if I'm Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get Divorced?|Get Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get my Certificate of Divorce?|Get my Certificate of Divorce?]] | ||
===Avoiding an Obligation=== | ===Avoiding an Obligation=== | ||
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===Alternatives to Court=== | ===Alternatives to Court=== | ||
*[[How Do I Start Negotiations with My Spouse?|Start Negotiations with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?|Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start a Collaborative | *[[How Do I Start Negotiations with My Spouse?|Start Negotiations with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?|Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?|Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?|Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?|Hire a Parenting Coordinator?]] | ||
===Family Law Agreements=== | ===Family Law Agreements=== | ||
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===Defending an Action=== | ===Defending an Action=== | ||
*[[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Respond to an Action in the Provincial Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?|Respond to an Action in the Supreme Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I | *[[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Provincial Court?|Respond to an Action in the Provincial Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Respond to a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?|Respond to an Action in the Supreme Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Waive Filing Fees in the Supreme Court?|Apply to Waive Fees in the Supreme Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Change Something in My Response to Family Claim or Counterclaim?|Change Something in My Response to Family Claim or Counterclaim?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Stop Defending a Family Law Action in the Supreme Court?|Stop Defending an Action in the Supreme Court?]] | ||
===Interim Applications=== | ===Interim Applications=== | ||
*[[How Do I Make | *[[How Do I Make a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?|Make a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Make an Interim Application in a Family Law Matter in the Supreme Court?|Make an Interim Application in the Supreme Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Reply to a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?|Reply to a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Reply to an Interim Application in a Family Law Matter in the Supreme Court?|Reply to an Interim Application in the Supreme Court?]] | ||
===Affidavits=== | ===Affidavits=== | ||
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===Other Litigation Issues=== | ===Other Litigation Issues=== | ||
*[[How Do I Schedule a Family | *[[How Do I Schedule a Family Management Conference for Hearing?|Schedule a Family Management Conference?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Schedule a Judicial Case Conference for Hearing?|Schedule a Judicial Case Conference?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get a Needs of the Child Assessment?|Arrange a Needs of the Child Assessment?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Get a Child's Views in a Report for the Court?|Get a Report about a Child's Views?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Find an Order or Another Court Document?|Find an Order or Another Court Document?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Fix an Error in an Order?|Fix an Error in an Order?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Tell Everyone That I'm Representing Myself?|Tell Everyone That I'm Representing Myself?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Change My Address for Service?|Change My Address for Service?]] | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*[[How Do I Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?|Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Become a Lawyer?|Become a Lawyer?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Divide Our CPP Pensions after We're Divorced?|Divide Our CPP Pensions after We're Divorced?]] | *[[How Do I Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?|Prepare for My First Meeting with a Lawyer?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Become a Lawyer?|Become a Lawyer?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Divide Our CPP Pensions after We're Divorced?|Divide Our CPP Pensions after We're Divorced?]]{{·}} [[How Do I Change My Name after Marriage or Divorce?|Change My Name after Marriage or Divorce?]] | ||
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[[Category:Navigation Page]] | [[Category:Navigation Page]] | ||
[[Category:JP Boyd on Family Law]] | [[Category:JP Boyd on Family Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:48, 15 January 2024
This section of JP Boyd on Family Law explains common processes and procedures related to family law in British Columbia, from separating from your spouse to addressing the judge in court, and answers common questions about family law issues, such as how to find out if you're divorced and how to avoid paying child support.
The answers and explanations in this section are, of course, only general guides. For most problems, more detailed information can be found in the different chapters of this wikibook. The advice and assistance of a lawyer is always recommended, even if you're just hiring the lawyer to answer a few questions.
Helpful Guides & Common Questions
Marriage, Separation & Divorce
- Get Married in British Columbia? · Prepare for Separation? · Separate from My Spouse? · Find Out if I'm Divorced? · Get Divorced? · Get my Certificate of Divorce?
Avoiding an Obligation
- Get Out of Paying Child Support? · Get Out of Paying Spousal Support? · Get Out of Sharing My Assets?
Alternatives to Court
- Start Negotiations with My Spouse? · Start Mediation with My Spouse? · Start a Collaborative Process with My Spouse? · Start Arbitration with My Spouse? · Hire a Parenting Coordinator?
Family Law Agreements
Starting an Action
- Find My Ex? · Start an Action in the Provincial Court? · Start an Action in the Supreme Court? · Apply to Waive Fees in the Supreme Court? · Personally Serve Someone with Legal Documents? · Substitutionally Serve Someone with Legal Documents? · Change Something in My Notice of Family Claim? · Stop an Action in the Supreme Court?
Defending an Action
- Respond to an Action in the Provincial Court? · Respond to an Action in the Supreme Court? · Apply to Waive Fees in the Supreme Court? · Change Something in My Response to Family Claim or Counterclaim? · Stop Defending an Action in the Supreme Court?
Interim Applications
- Make a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court? · Make an Interim Application in the Supreme Court? · Reply to a Priority Parenting Matter Application in the Provincial Court? · Reply to an Interim Application in the Supreme Court?
Affidavits
- Prepare an Affidavit? · Prepare a Supplemental Affidavit? · Fix an Error in an Affidavit or Add to an Affidavit?
Courtroom Protocol
- Address the Judge? · Address the Lawyer When I'm Representing Myself? · Conduct Myself in Court at an Application?
Appealing a Decision
- Appeal a Provincial Court Decision? · Appeal an Interim Supreme Court Decision? · Appeal a Final Supreme Court Decision? · Appeal a Court of Appeal Decision?
Other Litigation Issues
- Schedule a Family Management Conference? · Schedule a Judicial Case Conference? · Arrange a Needs of the Child Assessment? · Get a Report about a Child's Views? · Find an Order or Another Court Document? · Fix an Error in an Order? · Tell Everyone That I'm Representing Myself? · Change My Address for Service?