Helpful Links & FAQ
Links
Legislation
B.C. Provincial Court (Family) Rules
Divorce Act (1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.))
Family Relations Act (RSBC 1996, c. 128)
Family Maintenance Enforcement Act (RSBC 1996, c. 127)
Resources
Family Law Assistance Services
The Family Law Assistance Services section of the Department of Justice Canada administers the Family Orders and Agreement Enforcement Unit, Central Registry to Divorce Proceedings Unit, and Garnish Attachment and Pension Diversion Registry.
Federal Child Support Guidelines
A set, fair, and consistent rules for calculating the amount of support that a parent should contribute.
The Federal Child Support Guidelines: Step-by-Step
The online booklet breaks down the Federal Child Support Guidelines into eight steps. The worksheets and step-by-step instructions aid in determining the appropriate amount of child support depending on the situation.
The Child Support Calculator is for informative purposes to indicate how the Federal Child Support Guidelines could be applied to your situation. The formula is based on the number of eligible children and a parent’s gross income.
The site provides basic legal information along with self-help kits, court forms, court rules, and definitions.
BC Family Maintenance Enforcement Program
The program, which is a service of the British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General, is set up to monitor and enforce maintenance orders and agreements including child and spousal support.
The site provides general information through the Ministry of Attorney General regarding all facets of family law.
Courthouse Libraries BC – Family Law Resource Guide
The guide provides various materials available through the courthouse library system on the topics of child and spousal support, divorce, and separation.
Families Change offers information for families in British Columbia experiencing separation and divorce. The site explains law in a general way and offer A Kid’s Guide to Separation and Divorce and A Teen Guide to Parental Seaparation and Divorce Web sites, which provide children and teens with educational information.
Please fill out the following family law assessment form and we will contact you within one business day.