So you do not need to ask for a legal end to the marriage (Divorce order). However, if you would like spousal support or property and debt issues addressed, you will need to ask for these orders.
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<b>Time Limits</b><br/> Note that there are important time limits if you want to apply for spousal support and/or divide property, debt, or a pension.
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<li>If you were married, you must apply to divide property within two years after you get an order for divorce.</li>
<li>If you were living in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, you must apply within two years of the date you separated.</li>
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<p><b>Time Limits</b><br/> Note that there are important time limits if you want to apply for spousal support and/or divide property, debt, or a pension.</p>
<p>If you were living in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, you must <b>apply within two years of the date you separated</b>.</p>
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For more information refer to the
<ahref="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/spousal_support.php"target="_blank">Spousal Support</a> and
<ahref="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/dividePropertyAndDebts.php"target="_blank">How to Divide Property and Debt fact sheets</a> on the Legal Services Society web site.
<ahref="http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/dividePropertyAndDebts.php"target="_blank">How to Divide Property and Debt fact sheets</a> on the Family Law in B.C. website.