Introduction
Before you begin
Before you use this guide, you must start a family law case. There are two ways to do this, depending on your situation:
- If you don't have an order already, Start a family law case to get a new order in Provincial Court.
- To change an existing court order, Start a family law case to change an order in Provincial Court.
Who this guide is for
This step-by-step guide is for people who want to apply for an interim order in the Provincial (Family) Court of BC if you and the other person don't agree on what the order should say. This includes orders about:
- parenting,
- child support, or
- spousal support.
If your case is in Victoria, you will follow different procedures. See Family Matters in the Victoria Courthouse.
Get legal help
It's a good idea to get some legal help before you begin a guide. If you can't afford a lawyer, there are other ways to get legal help, including:
Updated on 21 October 2020