Introduction
You'll need:
- An existing order originally made in Provincial Court in BC.
- An open family law case in Provincial Court in BC. If you don't have an open case, see Start a family law case to change an order in Provincial Court, and then come back here.
You won't be able to use this guide if you're applying for support and you or the other person lives outside BC. Contact a lawyer for advice. For more information about getting support and the forms you need, see Interjurisdictional Support Orders.
Who this guide is for
This step-by-step guide is for people who:
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want to change an order that was originally made in the Provincial Court of British Columbia (Family Court), and
- can't agree with the other person about how to change an order about parenting or support.
These guides are also for people who can agree on some issues but not on others, such as parenting time or how much spousal or child support should be paid.
What the law says about parenting, support, and property when you separate
For more information, see:
Get legal help
It's a good idea to get some legal help before you use this guide. If you can't afford a lawyer, you can get legal help in other ways, including:
- Lawyer Referral Service
- free (pro bono) legal clinics
- family duty counsel
- family advice lawyers
- family justice counsellors
Staff at Justice Access Centres in Abbotsford, Nanaimo, Surrey, Victoria, and Vancouver can also answer your questions and help you fill out forms.
For information about legal aid, see the Legal Aid BC website.
Updated on 16 January 2024