How do I get an initial family order if we cannot agree?

You can apply for support, custody, guardianship, or access in either the Provincial (Family) Court of British Columbia or the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Deciding which court you should go to is your first step. See the fact sheet called Do I need to go to Provincial (Family) Court or Supreme Court?, watch the video called Choosing a Court (6 minutes), or listen to our audio clip (5 minutes) to find out which court would be best for your case.

For further information about which court you should go to and which law(s) you can use to get your order, see the fact sheet called Which laws apply to your case?

To learn more about the types of orders you can get, see the fact sheet called The difference between a final order and an interim order.

Once you have the information you need, select the appropriate court below to go to the self-help guides.