Family law notes
Clear Guidance for Changing Families
Find plain-language explanations of the BC Family Law Act, mediation, and separation agreements to help you understand your options.
How to make a separation agreement in British Columbia
A practical guide to preparing a separation agreement in British Columbia, from gathering financial information to documenting terms and getting independent legal advice.
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What happens during family law mediation in Victoria
Learn what to expect before, during, and after family law mediation, including the mediator’s role, how topics are handled, and what happens if you do not agree on…
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What the BC Family Law Act means for separating couples
A plain-language overview of how British Columbia’s Family Law Act addresses parenting, support, property, and debt after separation. Learn which details can affect your situation and where to…
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How to make a separation agreement in British Columbia
Learn the practical steps for making a separation agreement in BC, including financial disclosure, negotiating terms, and getting legal advice. A clear agreement can record decisions about parenting,…
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What happens during family mediation in British Columbia
Understand the steps in family mediation, from the first conversation to a written agreement. This guide explains the mediator’s role, how decisions are made, and when mediation may…
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What the BC Family Law Act means for your separation
A plain-language overview of how BC’s Family Law Act addresses parenting, support, property, and separation agreements. Learn which rules may apply and why deadlines and individual circumstances matter.
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How to make a separation agreement in British Columbia
A separation agreement puts decisions about parenting, support, property, and debt into writing. This guide walks through the information to gather, the terms to discuss, and why review…
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What happens during family law mediation in British Columbia?
Mediation is a structured conversation with a neutral mediator who helps people explore options but does not make the decision for them. Here’s what preparation, the meeting, and…
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What does the BC Family Law Act mean for separating families?
Learn what the BC Family Law Act covers, how it relates to the federal Divorce Act, and what its rules mean for parenting, support, and property. This plain-language…
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