Vancouver, British Columbia
Divorce in Vancouver
Lower Mainland Court Guide
Vancouver's Supreme Court handles divorces under BC's Family Law Act. The Lower Mainland has multiple court locations and extensive family justice services.
2.6M
Metro Population
8,000+
Annual Family Cases
1
Supreme Court
$290
Filing Fee
Vancouver & Lower Mainland Courts
Vancouver Law Courts
Supreme Court of British Columbia
800 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E1
604-660-2853
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Vancouver family court location
Robson Square Provincial Court
Provincial Court of BC
800 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5
604-660-8989
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Provincial Court family matters
Surrey Courthouse
Supreme Court of British Columbia
14340 57th Ave, Surrey, BC V3X 1B2
604-572-2200
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm
Surrey and Lower Mainland location
Vancouver divorces follow BC's Family Law Act with equal property division. Common-law couples in BC have the same property rights as married couples after 2 years together.
Vancouver Filing Costs
Estimated costs for Vancouver divorce:
- Supreme Court filing fee: $290
- Trial fee: $600
- Chamber application: $80
- Provincial Court: No filing fee
Fee waivers may be available for financial hardship
Vancouver Services
Family justice services:
- Family Justice Counsellors (free)
- Mediation and arbitration services
- Parenting After Separation program
- Judicial case conferences
- Family Duty Counsel
Vancouver Legal Resources
Family Justice Counsellors
Free mediation and information services
604-660-2192
Legal Aid BC
Free legal services for eligible residents
604-408-2172
Access Pro Bono
Free legal clinics and summary advice
604-878-7400
Courthouse Libraries BC
Self-help legal research resources
604-660-2841
Navigate Your Vancouver Divorce with Confidence
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