(LPFA)Introduction

Introduction

Use this guide if you want to get a new order that you both agree about.

If you and the other person can agree about how to settle your issues, you can get interim (temporary) or final orders without going to a trial. This is called getting orders by consent.

Getting a family order when you both agree is easier and less stressful than going to a trial, and you usually don’t have to appear before a judge.

It’s a good idea to get legal advice about your specific situation, especially if you’re not sure you want to agree to what the other person wants. Orders are hard to change, so make sure a lawyer has looked at your order before you sign it. Family duty counsel can help you with this if you can’t afford a lawyer.
If you’re already in a court process, you can apply for a consent order at any time, even if you’ve seen a judge.

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:

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 23 September 2022