Living Together or Living Apart

Common-Law Relationships, Marriage, Separation, and Divorce

Explains the basics of family law in BC. Includes information about:

• your rights and responsibilities if you’re married or in a marriage-like relationship,
• how spouses can work out agreements,
• how to work out arrangements for parenting if you have children,
• what to do if you decide to separate or divorce, and
• how to sort out money matters.

Also explains your legal options and where to get help, and includes a glossary.

The simplified and traditional Chinese, French, Punjabi, and Spanish versions don't include the most recent changes and updates that appear in the English version.