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DIY Divorce

Welcome to the DIY Divorce Kit. Below you will find a step-by-step guide to help you process your divorce. Please make sure to read through each section carefully and remember to take your time.

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Step 1: Documents Required

1. Original Marriage Certificate from Vital Statistics (cost $27) or a Certified True Copy of Marriage Registration (if the Marriage Certificate is in another language, you will need to have it translated by a court-certified translator and the required Affidavit of Translator)

2. Copy of Separation Agreement or Court Order

3. Recent Photo of Other Party (for service)

4. Change of Name Form, if applicable ( click button for form)

Step 2: File your Family Law Agreement 

In the Supreme Court of British Columbia (“SCBC”) if it includes parenting, support or both

  • Copy of Agreement

  • Fill out Form 17.1 Requisition 

  • Pay $30 Filing Fee to Court Registry

  • Pay $200 if no Court Action was started

COMPLETE 
TWO
SCBC
FORMS

  • WE NEED LINKS FOR THIS**

  • F3 Notice of Family Claim (“NOFC”) Form

  • Registration of Divorce Proceedings Form

SCBC = Supreme Court of British Columbia 

Step 2: File your Family Law Agreement 

In the Supreme Court of British Columbia (“SCBC”) if it includes parenting, support or both

  • Copy of Agreement

  • Fill out Form 17.1 Requisition 

  • Pay $30 Filing Fee to Court Registry

  • Pay $200 if no Court Action was started

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