This course covers federal and provincial family legislation, family law agreements, uncontested divorce proceedings, joint divorce proceedings and contested divorce proceedings. Students prepare documents acceptable for filing with the Divorce Registry of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Assignments include preparation of legal correspondence and documents, vocabulary, and transcription. Student build upon skills learned in Legal Office Procedures and Litigation courses.
Prerequisites
OADM 1190.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Introduction to Family law
- Marriage and marriage related agreement
- Ending a marriage or common law relationship
- Provincial Court proceedings
- Divorce proceedings: Divorce Act requirements, joint divorce, undefended divorce, interlocutory proceedings, defended divorce, conferences and applications
- Indigenous families
- Parenting after separation
- Spousal Support
- Division of Property
- Interim applications
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41860 |
May 17, 2027 to June 3, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.