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Divorces are ranked one of the most severe and stressful life events a person can experience in their lifetime. While separations are managed differently legally, the experience is the same regardless of marriage.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale used by psychologists to measure life stress shows divorce as the 2nd leading cause of severe stress, trailing slightly behind the death of a loved one.

Divorce is rated higher than any other stressful life event such as jail term, personal injury, or losing employment.

(Source: Verywell Mind)

Supreme Court

Uncontested Divorce

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

Contested Divorce

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

You do not need to be seeking a divorce to access this service or the courts. The process for separating is the same as a divorce, with the exception of applying for a divorce. Many couples have opted not to get married but have a long standing relationship and share children together. The law recognizes common-law couples the same as it does married couples when it comes to separating assets/debt, exercising parenting time, and calculating child/spousal support. The division of property is the primary difference between Supreme and Provincial Court (outside of applying for divorce).

Provincial Court

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