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   Can I get a divorce in British Columbia?

   • You can get a divorce in British Columbia if you or your spouse has lived in British Columbia for at least a year before applying for a divorce and you meet all the other divorce criteria. You can only get a divorce if there has been a “breakdown of the marriage”. A breakdown in marriage can occur in one of three ways:

   Separation and Divorce - Supreme Court BC

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   When can I get a divorce in BC?

   • You can file some of the documents required to get a divorce with the BC Supreme Court before you have been separated a full year, but the registry will not finalize your divorce until at least one year has passed. In BC, most separating spouses can work out agreements about the key issues without having a trial.

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   Can I get a divorce if I have a separation agreement?

   • If you register your agreement with the BC Family Maintenance Agency, they'll take steps to collect child and spousal support payments. If you have a separation agreement and want to get divorced, you can apply for an uncontested divorce. You have to use Supreme Court for the divorce process.

   Making an agreement after you separate | Family Law in BC - Legal Aid

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   What is the BC Supreme Court divorce guidebook?

   • This Guidebook provides information about separating and getting a divorce in the BC Supreme Court. It applies to separating couples who can reach agreement without a trial, as well as those who require a judge to settle their disputes.

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   How do you deal with family law issues in BC?

   • BC family law encourages couples to make agreements to solve family law issues without going to court. If you've separated, it can be hard to talk to each other, but it's worth trying to sort things out together. Write your own separation agreement You can use this step-by-step guide to create your own separation agreement.

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   Do I need a separation agreement if my spouse splits up?

   • If you and your spouse are splitting up, it's a good idea to make a separation agreement. A separation agreement is a legal document that covers how you're going to deal with parenting, property, child and spousal support, and other family issues.

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2. www2.gov.bc.ca › family-law › separation-divorceSeparation & Divorce - An Overview - Province of British Columbia

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   Aug 1, 2024 · Separation & Divorce. What is a spouse? Does the Family Law Act apply to me? Am I separated? What do I need to know about getting a divorce? Do I need a lawyer to separate or divorce? How do I get my divorce certificate? Where can I find out more about separation and divorce? Parenting Apart; Child Support; Spousal Support; Dealing with ...

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   If you and your spouse agree about how you want to resolve all your family law issues, you can use our step-by-step guide, with helpful suggested wording, to write your own legally binding separation agreement.

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   • How Do You Write A Separation Agreement?
   • What If You Made An Agreement When You Lived Together?
   • What If You Have An Informal Agreement?
   • Can You Change An Agreement?

   You and your spouse can write the agreement yourselves or you can ask a lawyer, family justice counsellor, or private mediator to help you. If you decide to write your own agreement, read as much as you can about separation agreements before you start to write it. Write your own separation agreement can help you write a separation agreement that's ...

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   If you and your spouse made an agreement when you were living together (also called a cohabitation agreement), you can use it for parts of a new agreement. You’ll need to review what you agreed on. You likely agreed on how you’d divide up your property or debt, for example, but you might need to change any parts that no longer apply or seem really ...

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   When people first separate they often don't have any sort of formal agreement yet, but they might have informalagreements about certain things. This means you've settled into a routine about how to manage things, but you haven't written any of it down. For example, if you have children, you might find you have informal arrangements for your childre...

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   You and your spouse can agree to change your agreement whenever you want to. See How do you change an agreement?to find out more about how to do this. If you're not sure if you should change your agreement, you can ask for help. If you can’t agree about changing the agreement and you’ve tried mediation, you might have to go court. The court can set...

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   If you and your spouse are splitting up, it's a good idea to make a separation agreement. A separation agreement is a legal document that covers how you're going to deal with parenting, property, child and spousal support, and other family issues.

7. supremecourtbc.ca › sites › defaultSeparation and Divorce - Supreme Court BC

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   The two main laws affecting separating couples in British Columbia are: • The. Divorce Act, a federal law that applies to all of Canada, and • The. Family Law Act, which only applies to British Columbia. If you were never married, you do not need to worry about the . Divorce Act. as . it . only. applies to married or previously married couples.

8. supremecourtbc.ca › family-law › overviewSeparation and Divorce Introduction | Supreme Court BC

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   In BC, most separating spouses can work out agreements about the key issues without having a trial. Some may have made an agreement on the issues prior the breakdown of the relationship, such as a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement.

9. www2.gov.bc.ca › gov › contentSeparation and divorce - Province of British Columbia

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   Legal Aid BC: Family Law in BC. How to obtain a divorce certificate. Information on the divorce process in British Columbia.