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How to do your own undefended (uncontested) divorce

Choose the correct guide

Both of these guides include:

  • step-by-step instructions of how to apply for a divorce,
  • links to blank forms you will need, and
  • information about where to file or send the documents to get a divorce.

First, select the correct guide from the links below. Then read the step-by-step instructions. Once you are familiar with the instructions, you can open the forms and fill them out.

According to the BC Family Relations Act, the term "spouse" applies to the members of a same-sex or opposite-sex couple, married or in a common-law relationship. For the purpose of getting spousal support, if the parties are not married, they must have lived in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years and one party must apply for support within one year after they stop living together.
Could be a natural (biological) child of the marriage, an adopted child, a child for whom both spouses act as parents, or a child of one spouse if the other spouse had a parent-child relationship with that child. Under the Divorce Act, a child of the marriage is a child under the age of majority who has not withdrawn from a parent's charge or one who is over the age of majority (19 in BC) but unable to withdraw from a parent's charge due to illness, disability, or other cause.
A document separating or separated spouses can draw up to put in writing those matters that are settled between them. Some of the matters the spouses might deal with in this document include custody, access, guardianship, child or spousal support/maintenance, or division of assets or debts. There is no official form to use for drawing up a separation agreement.
A document that records the decision of a judge/master and is entered at the court registry after the judge/master makes his or her decision. If your case is in Supreme Court, see Supreme Court Rule 15-1 (1) to find out which form to use for your situation.
Can refer to where and with whom a child lives, or where a child lives and the rights and responsibilities of a parent regarding the child in his or her care.
Generally means the time children spend with the parent they do not usually live with. However, access is not limited to the parent who does not have custody — any person can apply for access to a child (including grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other relatives).
The responsibility for making major decisions for children about such things as what kind of education, health care, or religious training they will receive, and how to manage anything the children may own, such as property or money.
Money paid by one party to the other party as financial support. Support can be paid for a former spouse or for any or all children.