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Provincial Family Forms

Government of British Columbia
Helps you fill out Provincial Court family forms. Watch a video about how the online service works, and a tutorial video on how to use the online service. There are links to all the downloadable PDF forms, with tips for filling them out. There are also links to provincial family forms without guidebooks, and links to the relevant acts.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Supreme Court Family Rules Forms

Government of British Columbia
Links to online fillable court forms for BC Supreme Court for family matters. You can view them in alphabetical or numerical order. The page provides instructions for opening and saving the forms, including which browsers and software to use.
Last reviewed March 2025
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I’ve Been Served with a Court Form

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Step-by-step guides to help you figure out what to do if you’re the respondent in a family law case and you’ve been served with a court form.
Last reviewed March 2024
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JP Boyd on Family Law: How Do I Get My Certificate of Divorce?

John-Paul Boyd, KC
This page explains why and how to obtain your divorce certificate.
Last reviewed January 2025
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Get an Order to Waive Fees (Supreme Court)

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Online step-by-step guide on how to apply for an order to waive fees. This lets you begin or respond to a court application without paying the fees. Includes links to blank forms.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Do Your Own Uncontested Divorce

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Online step-by-step guide to getting a divorce in BC if you both agree about how to deal with your parenting, support, and property and debt issues. Includes links to blank forms you’ll need and instructions about filing them at the registry.
Last reviewed March 2024