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.
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What you will learn
- 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
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42881 |
May 19, 2026 to June 4, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.