The Family Law Act explained

For more information on the Family Law Act, see Family Justice .

• Parts 1 to 14
• Part 1 – Interpretation
• Part 2 – Resolution of Family Law Disputes
• Part 3 – Parentage
• Part 4 – Care and Time with Children
• Part 5 – Property
• Part 6 – Pension Division
• Part 7 – Child and Spousal Support
• Part 8 – Children’s Property
• Part 9 – Protection from Family Violence
• Part 10 – Court Processes
• Part 11 – Search Officers
• Part 12 – Regulations
• Part 13 – Transitional Provisions
• Part 14 – Repeals, Related Amendment and Consequential Amendments (Arbitration Act)

These resources are provided to help the legal community and public transition from the Family Relations Act to the Family Law Act. They do not include amendments that have been made to the act. They are not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon for those purposes.

Family Justice provides general information about family law in B.C. It has information for people considering changes in their family relationships such as separation and divorce.

Family Law in British Columbia provides legal information about separation and divorce, parenting, custody and access, and other family law topics.

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