Family Justice


Basics of Family Law

Division of Property: Who Gets What?

Where can I find out more about division of property?
  • A lawyer is a good source of information and advice. Our section on Getting Legal Advice explains what a lawyer can do for you and how to find one you want to work with.

  • Operated by the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, Dial-A-Law offers information - prepared by lawyers - on a range of topics, including "Dividing Up Family Assets" and "Common-Law Relationships."

  • For more information on the division of pensions, try the BC Law Institute's web site.

  • The Legal Services Society has published a booklet that discuss the legal issues surrounding separation and divorce:

Living Together, Living Apart: Common-law relationships, marriage, separation, and divorce