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How can I find out more about Parenting After Separation and register for the course?

Last updated on September 29, 2025

A family justice counsellor can give you information about Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families or Parenting After Separation (in Punjabi and English), including how to register.

Parenting After Separation: Finances

The Parenting After Separation: Finances course previously offered by Justice Education Society (JES) is no longer available. JES created How to Separate: You and Your Finances in its place. 

The Families Change British Columbia website offers parents information about finances at Moving Forward Financially.

Access free family justice services in person or virtually at Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres.

  • Staff across B.C. can help you understand your options during separation or divorce. They can talk with you and assess your needs, and provide information about:
    • Parenting arrangements
    • Guardianship
    • Child and spousal support
    • Contact with a child
    • Property division respecting a companion animal 
  • To find the location nearest you, see the list of Family Justice Centre locations

Take a free Parenting After Separation course.

Find more family law information and legal help:

In a joint divorce, you and your spouse apply together for a simple, uncontested divorce. You both agree on all family law issues that affect your family and only need to apply for a divorce order.

Apply for a joint divorce

B.C. has a central authority that helps parents when someone takes their children to another country without permission. For details and contact information visit the International child abduction page.