Vancouver Family Justice Centre
Last updated on May 6, 2026
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Services
Family Justice Centres operate across the province with staff available to assist you with issues related to separation or divorce, including:
- Parenting arrangements
- Guardianship
- Child and spousal support
- Contact with a child
- Property division respecting a companion animal
All services are provided free of charge to parents and other family members. Learn more about Family Justice Centre services or see:
Staff can help you assess what you need and provide information about:
- Your legal and related issues (including referrals for legal advice)
- Dispute resolution and mediation options (including court forms and processes)
- Referrals to community resources and agencies
All Centres have Family Justice Counsellors (accredited mediators) who can provide a full range of services virtually through telephone and video conferencing, so services are available even if there is no Family Justice Centre or Justice Access Centre in your community. Virtual services are also available for families who are separated by distance.
Early Resolution Registry services
Family Justice Centres also provide services that are part of the Provincial Court process. The Vancouver Family Justice Centre – Commercial Drive provides Early Resolution Registry services.
Early Resolution Registries have Early Resolution Requirements for families who want to resolve a family law matter. These requirements include a needs assessment with a Family Justice Counsellor.
Please contact the Vancouver Justice Access Centre to access Early Resolution Registry services for the Vancouver – Robson Square Provincial Family Court registry.
Learn more about the Early Resolution Process, or see the list of Early Resolution Registries, filing locations and Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) offices for more information about:
- Which Provincial Court registries are Early Resolution Registries
- Where to file documents with each registry
- Where to go to get help with the Early Resolution Requirements
Hours
Hours are subject to change. If you do not have an appointment, it is recommended that you call the Vancouver Family Justice Centre before you drop in.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (by appointment only after 5:45 PM) |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (by appointment only after 5:45 PM) |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |