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This section provides an introduction to the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal.
This section provides an introduction to the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal.
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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Applications to change final orders are made by filing an Application to Change or Cancel an Order (Form 2) and serving it on the other parties. The other parties have 30 days to reply by filing a Reply (Form 3).
Applications to change final orders are made by filing an Application to Change or Cancel an Order (Form 2) and serving it on the other parties. The other parties have 30 days to reply by filing a Reply (Form 3).
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
The rules used by the Provincial Court for family law disputes are changing. As well, special processes are now being used by the Provincial Court in Victoria and Surrey. If you have a family law case in the Victoria and Surrey courthouses, speak to the court staff about how your case is affected.


====Addressing the court====
====Addressing the court====

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