Probate, executors & dealing with an estate
Learn how to deal with someone’s estate, whether or not they had a will. Includes information on reserves.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Tickets, bylaws & traffic court
Find out what steps to follow when you get a ticket for breaking a rule, like for a traffic offence or a federal violation.
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Last reviewed March 2024
Children & parenting
Being a parent or guardian means making decisions that are best for your children. Includes information about parenting time and adoption.
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Last reviewed March 2024
Civil matters in BC Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of BC is the highest trial court in the province. It handles a range of civil cases, including claims for $35,000 or more.
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Last reviewed March 2024
Stratas & housing co-ops
If you live in a strata or co-op, knowing your rights can help you handle challenges and disputes.
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Last reviewed March 2024
I have to pay child support. If my job now pays me less, how do I change the amount I have to pay?
If your BC court order states the specific child support you must pay, you’ll need to apply to the court to get it changed. This is called varying the order. Court orders don’t automatically vary themselves. If your financial situation changes, you need to apply for a variation. The process will depend on two things: Are you applying in Provincial...
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Last reviewed October 2024
What does the judge consider when sentencing an Indigenous person?
Anybody who thinks of themselves (self-identifies) as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit has the right to get a judge to apply Gladue principles when they’re in criminal court. This right is a result of the 1999 court decision in R. v. Gladue. Gladue principles Applying Gladue principles means that when sentencing an Indigenous person, a judge must...
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Last reviewed October 2024
Where do I start for information on Traffic, Ticket, and Bylaw Court?
This page directs you to helpful info on resolving traffic, ticket, and bylaw cases in BC Provincial Court. The Provincial Court of British Columbia deals with three types of tickets: Provincial Violation Tickets — for offences under BC laws, including traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations, and offences under the Liquor...
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Last reviewed October 2024
Where do I start for information on Family Court?
This page directs you to information on family matters in the BC Provincial Court, including guardianship of a child, parenting arrangements, child/spousal support, protection orders, and more. Most of these matters can also be dealt with in Supreme Court. For divorce and division of family property, you must go to BC Supreme Court. Note...
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Last reviewed October 2024
Family Orders Picklists
Provincial Court of British Columbia
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Helpful versions of BC’s Family Law Act terms used in the BC Provincial Court’s DARS computer system. When orders can be drafted using these terms, the court clerk can record them very quickly, and can also speed processing in the court registry. Search for “court orders” on Clicklaw for more info.
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Last reviewed October 2024
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