- “Since your divorce won't require an appearance before a judge, you must fill out and swear/affirm + Since your divorce won't require an appearance before a judge, you must fill out and swear/affirm Desk Order Divorce Form (F38). This document sets out the facts of your marriage and separation.
-Please follows these steps to ensure you’re affidavit does not get rejected:
+Please follows these steps to ensure your affidavit does not get rejected:
-
Both you and your spouse need to swear/affirm the affidavit.
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@
Signing Your Affidavit Forms
-You can either jointly prepare one Affidavit — Desk Order Divorce form (F38) or complete two versions and swear/affirm them separately.
+The affidavit will need to be sworn or affirmed. You can either jointly prepare one Affidavit — Desk Order Divorce form (F38) or complete two versions and swear/affirm them separately.
If both of you will be coming to the court registry: @@ -216,19 +216,6 @@If you have other court orders or a written separation agreement, they should also be attached to your Affidavit — Desk Order Divorce Form (F38). Note that these agreements or orders must not contradict what's in your divorce application.
--- - {% endblock %} {% block formbuttons %} diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form1.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form1.html index efc3c468..285c4567 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form1.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form1.html @@ -189,7 +189,7 @@Breakdown of Costs
-There are two separate court fees you have to pay to get a divorce:
--
-
- $210 when you file the first documents (a $200 filing fee, plus $10 for a Registration of Divorce); and -
- $80 when you make the final application. -
You may also choose to pay another $40 for an optional Certificate of Divorce Form (F56). If you ever want to remarry, you'll need the Certificate of Divorce.
-There are also some other costs involved in getting a divorce. If you choose to have your affidavits sworn at the court registry, this will cost you $40 per affidavit. If you don't have a certified copy of your marriage certificate or registration of marriage, you'll have to pay for this document as well.
-You can use a cheque, money order or cash to pay for filing fees. Some registries may accept debit cards - call ahead to find out.
-{% else %} fa-square-o" aria-hidden="true"> {% endif %} There is no possibility of reconciliation. - {% check_list source=responses.no_collusion value='No collusion' as is_no_collusion %} + {% check_list source=responses.no_collusion value='I agree' as is_no_collusion %} diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38.html index 436d4196..6a3f8d76 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38.html @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_you %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_you }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_you }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_you }}, {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you == 'Other' %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_other_country_you }}{% else %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you }}{% endif %}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_you }} {% else %}[address]{% endif %}, - {% if responses.form38_dummy_occupation_you %} {{ responses.form38_dummy_occupation_you }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %}, SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT: + {% if responses.occupation_you %} {{ responses.occupation_you }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %}, SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT:{% else %} fa-square-o" aria-hidden="true"> {% endif %} There has been no collusion, as defined in section 11 (4) of the Divorce Act (Canada), in relation to this claim for divorce. 1 I am [the claimant/the respondent/Claimant 1/Claimant 2]. diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38_we.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38_we.html index eb0e3a88..e20c8a0d 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38_we.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/pdf/form38_we.html @@ -56,13 +56,13 @@ {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you and responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_you %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_you }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_you }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_you }}, {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you == 'Other' %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_other_country_you }}{% else %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_you }}{% endif %}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_you }} {% else %}[address]{% endif %}, - {% if responses.form38_dummy_occupation_you %} {{ responses.form38_dummy_occupation_you }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %},
+ {% if responses.occupation_you %} {{ responses.occupation_you }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %},
and
{% if responses.name_spouse %}{{ responses.name_spouse }}{% else %}[name]{% endif %}, of {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_spouse and responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_spouse and responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_spouse and responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_spouse and responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_spouse %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_street_spouse }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_city_spouse }}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_prov_spouse }}, {% if responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_spouse == 'Other' %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_other_country_spouse }}{% else %} {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_country_spouse }}{% endif %}, {{ responses.address_to_send_official_document_postal_code_spouse }} {% else %}[address]{% endif %}, - {% if responses.form38_dummy_occupation_spouse %} {{ responses.form38_dummy_occupation_spouse }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %},
+ {% if responses.occupation_spouse %} {{ responses.occupation_spouse }}{% else %}[occupation]{% endif %},
SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT:diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/01_orders.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/01_orders.html index bbc118ea..1b26a41c 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/01_orders.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/01_orders.html @@ -10,7 +10,10 @@
Step 1:What are you asking for?
-What are you asking for (Orders)?
+What are you asking for (Orders) + ?
With an undefended divorce (aka desk order), you do not need to appear in court. However, a judge needs to review and approve what you are asking for. Orders allow you to tell the court what you want (for example parenting support and property division).
Please select what you are asking for. Later on you will be asked to provide details for each request.
@@ -60,15 +63,31 @@-Payments to support you, not the children.
-For more information, please see the - Spousal Support fact sheet - - on the Family Law in B.C. website.
++++ What is spousal support? +++++++ When a couple separates, one spouse may be eligible to receive financial support from the other. This is called spousal support. Spousal support is separate and distinct from child support. Unlike child support, spousal support is not a right in every case. You are entitled to spousal support in certain situations.
+
+ The objectives of spousal support are to: +-
+
- Deal with any economic advantages or disadvantages a spouse may face as a result of the relationship or separation +
- Share the financial consequences arising from care of the children +
- Reduce the financial hardship a spouse will experience as a result of the separation, and +
- Encourage each spouse to become financially self-sufficient within a reasonable period of time. +
+ For more information, please refer to the + Spousal Support fact sheet + on the Family Law in B.C. website. +
+If you and your spouse have already agreed on spousal support (which could be in the form of a separation agreement Step 2:Your Information
-Please enter your name as it appears on the marriage certificate
{% input_field type="text" name="name_you" class="form-block input-wide response-textbox" %} +Please enter your name (as it appears on your marriage certificate or registration of marriage)
+ {% input_field type="text" name="name_you" class="form-block input-wide response-textbox" %}@@ -60,7 +61,7 @@+The name(s) that you provide will appear on the final court order(s) - . Any names you provide will be used on the final court order for the purposes of executing or following up on the orders. For example, if you and your spouse will be dividing property, land titles will likely want to see the name in the court order match what is on the title. This wold also apply to pensions, RRSPs, etc. The @@ -110,6 +111,12 @@
++What is your occupation?
+{% input_field type="text" name="occupation_you" class="form-block input-wide response-textbox" %}+This refers to the type of work you do. For example, janitor, banker, homemaker, student, nurse etc.
+How long have you lived in British Columbia?
Please select one
diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/03_respondent.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/03_respondent.html index c6983d4b..fd456702 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/03_respondent.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/03_respondent.html @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@Your Spouse's Information
-+Please enter your spouse's name as it appears on the marriage certificate
+What is your spouse's name ( enter name as it appears on the marriage certificate or registration of marriage)?
{% input_field type="text" name="name_spouse" class="form-block input-wide response-textbox" %}This is also know as surname or family name.
@@ -125,6 +125,12 @@++What is your spouse's occupation?
+{% input_field type="text" name="occupation_spouse" class="form-block input-wide response-textbox" %}+This refers to the type of work you do. For example, janitor, banker, homemaker, student, nurse etc.
+How long has your spouse lived in British Columbia?
Please select one
diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/05_separation.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/05_separation.html index 5efccf56..1fac1618 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/05_separation.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/05_separation.html @@ -12,54 +12,27 @@Step 5:Your Separation
- - -- For this next question, we need to confirm that there is no chance you and your spouse will be getting back together. + For this question, we need to confirm that there is no chance you and your spouse will be getting back together. By selecting "I agree" this shows the court that you and your spouse have thoroughly thought out your request for divorce.
There is no possibility my spouse and I will get back together (reconciliation).
- - ---- -Ok, this next questions uses some legal terminology so we'll help you understand what is being asked.
- -We’re legally required to ask that you confirm that you and (!!insert spouse name) haven’t lied or - tried to deceive the court in any way. This is called “collusion”. An example of collusion is both - of you saying that you’ve been separated for longer than you actually have been.
- -Please confirm that there’s been no collusion in this claim for divorce. The court can refuse to - grant a divorce if you and your spouse have not been honest (collusion) about your marriage and - separation details.
--+ +There has been no collusion - , - as defined in section 11(4) of the Divorce Act (Canada), in relation to this claim for divorce.
- - -+We are legally required to ask whether or not you and {% if name_spouse %} {{ name_spouse }} {% else %} your spouse {% endif %} - have agreed to deceive the court. This is called “collusion - + and complete information. Apologies if you are offended with this question.">collusion ”. An example of collusion is when a couple agrees to lie about the date of separation to speed up the divorce process.
diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/06_support.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/06_support.html index f5083ff6..255c1b16 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/06_support.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/06_support.html @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ {% extends 'base.html' %} +{% load static %} {% load input_field %} {% load step_order %} @@ -10,22 +11,9 @@Step 6:Spousal Support
---Spousal support is paid by one spouse to financially support the other spouse after separation, under an agreement or order - .
- -The purpose of spousal support is to help meet the on-going financial needs of a financially dependent spouse for a defined period of time."
- -For more information, please see the - fact - sheet Spousal Support by the Legal Services Society.
--You and your spouse are asking for an order - +
Claimant 1 and Claimant 2 are asking for an order for spousal support as follows:
{% input_field type="textarea" name="spouse_support_details" rows="8" cols="65" class="response-textarea" %} @@ -44,23 +32,25 @@- What the person who is asking for spousal support needs in order to become self-sufficient, such as extra training or education.
- MySupportCalculator.ca is a website with a support calculator which can give you a rough estimate of spousal support." The guidelines and calculations are complicated so you may want to contact a family law lawyer or a family justice counesllor for help. + MySupportCalculator.ca is a website with a support calculator which can give you a rough estimate of spousal support." + The guidelines and calculations are complicated so you may want to contact a + family law lawyer or a family justice counsellor for help. - For more information, please see the fact sheet Spousal Support by the Legal Services Society. + For more information, please see the fact sheet Spousal Support on the Family Law in B.C. website.
-What detail/information do I need to provide?+ +Typically, Spousal Support is resolved out of court and is detailed in a separation agreement.
Many couples come to an agreement about spousal support outside of court and capture the details in a - separation agreement. + separation agreement. "Agreements that are filed with the court can be enforced — they have the same force as a court order. They can also be set aside (cancelled) if the situation changes.
@@ -85,13 +75,33 @@+++ How do I know if I'm eligible? +++++You may apply for spousal support if:
+-
+
- You were married +
- You lived together in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, or +
- The roles and functions of each spouse during the relationship, and +
- You lived in a marriage-like relationship for less than two years, but you have a child together (This recognizes that having a child together also creates interdependence between the couple that may result in a need for spousal support.) +
+ For more information, please refer to the the Spousal Support fact sheet on the Family Law in B.C. website. +
+Please indicate which act you are asking for support under.
- - + +Time limit to apply for court order
@@ -136,9 +146,8 @@Okay, {{ name_you }} now we need to ask you several questions about spousal support.
Spousal support is paid by one spouse to financially support the other spouse after separation, under an agreement or order. The purpose of spousal support is to help meet the on-going financial needs of a financially dependent spouse for a defined period of time.
-The answers you provide will be used to populate what's called a Draft Final Order (Form 52). A draft final order sets out what orders (decisions) you want the court to make. This will be reviewed by a judge or master. If the judge or master makes the order you ask for, they'll sign the draft order you filed and it becomes your final court order.
+The answers you provide will be used to populate what's called a Draft Final Order Form (F52). A draft final order sets out what orders (decisions) you want the court to make. This will be reviewed by a judge or master. If the judge or master makes the order you ask for, they'll sign the draft order you filed and it becomes your final court order.
If there's a problem with your order and the judge or master doesn't approve it, the court registry will let you know. You might have to draft another version of the order or appear in court to give the judge or master more information about what you wrote in the order.
-Continue @@ -154,23 +163,12 @@ {% block sidebarText %}--What is spousal support?
-The objectives of spousal support are to:
--
-
- Deal with any economic advantages or disadvantages a spouse may face as a result of the relationship or separation -
- Share the financial consequences arising from care of the children -
- Reduce the financial hardship a spouse will experience as a result of the separation, and -
- Encourage each spouse to become financially self-sufficient within a reasonable period of time. -
--+How is spousal support decided?
- Link -How is spousal support decided?
-Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
-The Support Advisory Guidelines can help you figure out the amount of spousal support that should be paid.
++ Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
+ The Support Advisory Guidelines can help you figure out the amount of spousal support that should be paid. +These guidelines aren't the law (neither you or the judge has to follow them), but if your case went to court, the judge or master would probably look at the guidelines to help make his or her decision about the amount of spousal support. The guidelines take into account the income of both spouses, how long you were married, and whether you have children.
For more information, see the Department of Justice website on spousal support.
@@ -191,6 +189,8 @@In the Provincial Court, both parties must fill out and file a Financial Statement Form (F4). For help, see our guide How to deal with a Provincial Court Financial Statement. However, if you agree about the amount of your incomes and how much support should be paid, you can instead fill out a Consent form Form (F19) and file it along with copies of your most recent income tax returns and notices of assessment.
-{% endblock %} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/07_property.html b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/07_property.html index ce1b5edc..e3ed9e9e 100644 --- a/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/07_property.html +++ b/edivorce/apps/core/templates/question/07_property.html @@ -112,15 +112,23 @@(Add image here if needed)
+There are two types of laws (statutory or statute-based and common-law or case-based).
+Statute-based law
+
- - - - -Other Property Claims
-This section is about excluded property - e.g. property owned by the respondent at the time you moved in together, and gifts or inheritances the respondent received. Compensation is cash instead of ownership of your share of the property.
+This section is for property claims not covered by the Family Law Act—property that is not family property. This includes:
+-
+
- excluded property, such as gifts or inheritances the other party received while you were together and property owned by the other party at the time you moved in together +
- property owned by a third party +
- property you’re claiming on the basis of unjust enrichment (a legal concept used to get a share of property that you’re not entitled to under the Family Law Act) +
+ You can ask for an interest in the property (part ownership) or compensation (money). If the property is real estate, provide the legal description. +
++ +{% input_field type="textarea" name="other_property_claims" rows="8" cols="65" class="response-textarea" %}