target="_blank">parenting arrangements</a> , under the Divorce Act or
under the provincial Family Law Act. The Family Law Act is usually
better for settling these issues because it is tailored to respond
to the needs of families.
</p>
<p><strong>The benefits of using both courts</strong></p>
<p>
In some situations, you may find it best to use both courts. You could get
most of your orders in Provincial Court, and then just apply for your
divorce order in Supreme Court. (You could also choose to make an agreement
about parenting, support, and property and then just apply to the Supreme
Court for a divorce.) This approach might save you money and time, especially
if you and your spouse agree on what should be done.
</p>
<p>
On the other hand, it could make things more complicated to have to deal with
two different courts. It can also be a problem if you ask more than one court
to deal with issues about parenting and support.
</p>
<p>
More information on which court you may need to go to can be found on the
<ahref="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/choosing_court.php"target="_blank">Family Law in B.C. website</a>
and the
<ahref="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/going-to-court/which-court-should-i-go-to"target="_blank">Government of B.C. website</a>.
target="_blank">parenting arrangements</a> , under the Divorce Act or
under the provincial Family Law Act. The Family Law Act is usually
better for settling these issues because it is tailored to respond
to the needs of families.
</p>
<p><strong>The benefits of using both courts</strong></p>
<p>
In some situations, you may find it best to use both courts. You could get
most of your orders in Provincial Court, and then just apply for your
divorce order in Supreme Court. (You could also choose to make an agreement
about parenting, support, and property and then just apply to the Supreme
Court for a divorce.) This approach might save you money and time, especially
if you and your spouse agree on what should be done.
</p>
<p>
On the other hand, it could make things more complicated to have to deal with
two different courts. It can also be a problem if you ask more than one court
to deal with issues about parenting and support.
</p>
<p>
More information on which court you may need to go to can be found on the
<ahref="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/choosing_court.php"target="_blank">Family Law in B.C. website</a>
and the
<ahref="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/going-to-court/which-court-should-i-go-to"target="_blank">Government of B.C. website</a>.