Embedded Files
Want to know more? Book your free 30 minute consultation now!
Important Legal Disclaimer
Please note: Separation and Divorce Consulting provides professional divorce consulting services, self-litigation preparation, document preparation guidance, and strategy consulting. I am a Certified Divorce Consultant, not a lawyer. The information and guidance provided on this website and during consultations do not constitute legal advice. If you require legal advice or representation in court, you will be recommended at any stage of our consulting relationship to a qualified family law lawyer in your province.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Both parties are amicable and agree to the divorce
Can be resolved without court action or appearances
Minor concerns or disagreements can be mediated, if needed
All primary divisions have been agreed upon
The BC Supreme Court makes a desk order for divorce, meaning a judge signs the order without your ever going to court
Low cost and can be done without lawyers
The parties are either mid conflict, or high-conflict
The parties cannot fully agree on property division, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and other important decisions
Mediation is recommended but not always successful
Court appearances seeking adjudication is generally required
Early court involvement can save thousands on legal fees
Trial Management Conferences are required in certain situations.
NEW: As of October 1, 2026 making an application now requires the Applicant to serve the other party first, complete all documentation exchanges and then file all everything together as one package!
Provincial Court
Provincial Court
Separating, unmarried couples
low, mid, or high-conflict
Parenting agreements
Separation agreements
Companion animal agreements
Child/spousal support
Does NOT manage property division
Trial Management Conferences are required in certain situations
NEW: As of October 1, 2026 making an application now requires the Applicant to serve the other party first, complete all documentation exchanges and then file all everything together as one package!
What Happens After You File?
What Happens After You File?
Judicial Case Conference (JCC): The Supreme Court requires all new applications to be heard by an Associate Judge in a JCC to determine if an agreement can be reached before going to a hearing. Only interim orders can be granted at a JCC.
Family Case Management (FMC): The Provincial Court requires all new applications to be heard by a Master or Judge in an FMC to determine if an agreement can be reached before going to a hearing. Only interim orders can be granted at an FMC
*Mediation is most often required at least once by both levels of court if the JCC or FMC are not successful*
Need more information and a clear path?
Reach out today to book your free, no-obligation, consultation!
a. Email: separationanddivorceconsulting@gmail.com
b. Phone/text/mobile WhatsApp: (672) 922-1556
c. WhatsApp - desktop
d. Every Expert - video session
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse