Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia"

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The branch of the Provincial Court that deals with family law is called the Provincial (Family) Court. Other branches of the Provincial Court include the Provincial (Youth) Court and the Provincial (Small Claims) Court. When this wiki talks about the Provincial (Family) Court, it will just say the "Provincial Court." The Provincial Court can deal with:
The branch of the Provincial Court that deals with family law is called the Provincial (Family) Court. Other branches of the Provincial Court include the Provincial (Youth) Court and the Provincial (Small Claims) Court. When this wiki talks about the Provincial (Family) Court, it will just say the "Provincial Court." The Provincial Court can deal with:


*guardianship under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'',  
*guardianship of children under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'',  
*parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'',
*parental responsibilities, parenting time and contact under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'',
*child support,
*child support,
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*orders protecting people.
*orders protecting people.


The Supreme Court can deal with all family law problems. On top of issues about the care of children, child support and spousal support under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', this court can also deal with:
The Supreme Court can deal with all family law problems. On top of issues about the guardianship and the care of children, child support and spousal support under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', this court can also deal with:


*divorce,
*divorce,

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