Separation & Divorce

A MyLawBC infographic poster that explains what mediation is.   Download the full infographic: All About Mediation Infographic poster [PDF] This is general information only and is not legal [...]

Parents’ Rights, Kids’ Rights is a parent’s guide to child protection law in BC. The booklet explains what happens if the Director of Child Protection has concerns about a [...]

The two parties married in India in 1977 and separated 37 years later. When they separated, the couple had property in British Columbia, Arizona, India, and Palm Springs. Their family property [...]

FamiliesChange.ca is an online resource for Parents, Teens, and Kids who are going through family separation. The site has animations, texts, videos, activities, worksheets, tips and an online [...]

The parties entered into a prenuptial agreement (the “marriage contract”) immediately before their marriage. The contract waived any entitlement to spousal support and provided that the parties [...]

Dial-A-Law provides legal information prepared by lawyers, including family law in British Columbia. The service is free and is offered in English, Chinese and Punjabi. You can to listen to the [...]

The Appellant, John Saunders, and the Respondent, Jacqueline Purtzki, separated in early 2011 after 11 years of marriage. He is a lawyer while she is a specialist physician. The parties share [...]

In these picture stories, you’ll find engaging conversations about common legal problems when families come apart. It features likeable characters sharing concerns and information. It leads [...]

When spouses separate, what is fair division of family property or debt? What can you do if you believe your agreement might be unfair? This handbook gives you information on your rights and [...]

Dealing with the emotional aspects of separating is hard. This handbook can help spouses cope during COVID-19. It includes: a checklist for you to recognize symptoms of stress advice on how to [...]