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There are three levels of court in British Columbia: the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province and the Provincial Court is the lowest. Most family law litigation happens in the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court. | There are three levels of court in British Columbia: the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province and the Provincial Court is the lowest. Most family law litigation happens in the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court. | ||
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. Family | 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. Family Court can deal with: | ||
*guardianship under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', | *guardianship under the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', | ||