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Last updated on February 7, 2025

In May 2021, the Provincial Court Family Rules introduced Early Resolution Registries, which applies to issues under the Family Law Act in certain locations. In these registries, there are early resolution requirements for family law matters in Provincial Court. Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Victoria are the only court locations using early resolution (designated as Early Resolution Registries). There are several more registries that will be designated as Early Resolution Registries in 2025:

  • April 1, 2025: Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster
  • November 1, 2025: Vancouver (Robson Square), North Vancouver, Richmond, Sechelt, and Pemberton

Other locations may be designated in the future.

Provincial Court Family Rules (PCFR) Explained provides a section by section explanation of the new family rules, including Early Resolution registries.

Provincial family forms are available at your nearest BC court registry. Fillable provincial family forms (PDFs) are also available and on the Provincial Family Forms page.