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How do I get a divorce in Alberta or BC?
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Answer a few questions and get the court forms, steps and waiting time for a divorce in Alberta or British Columbia.
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What you will fill in
- Which province?
- Do you both agree to the divorce?
- Do you have children under 18 (or older children still dependent)?
- Have you lived apart for at least one year?
Good to know
- Alberta forms: alberta.ca family law forms and the Court of King's Bench self-help. BC forms: Supreme Court Family Rules forms at gov.bc.ca, or Family Law in BC (family.legalaid.bc.ca).
- Court filing fees apply in both provinces. Ask the court about a fee waiver if you have a low income.
- A divorce ends the marriage. Settle property, support and parenting first in a separation agreement, or ask the court to decide.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Which province?”:
English: One of you must have lived in the province for at least one year before applying (Divorce Act).
اردو: صوبہ چنیں۔ ایک سال کی رہائش ضروری ہے۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਸੂਬਾ ਚੁਣੋ। ਇੱਕ ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਰਿਹਾਇਸ਼ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ।
हिन्दी: प्रांत चुनें। एक साल का निवास ज़रूरी है।
Français: L'un de vous doit y avoir vécu au moins un an.
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