@ -24,11 +24,11 @@
< div class = "btn-radio-group" data-toggle = "buttons" >
< label class = "btn btn-radio" >
{% input_field type="radio" name="children_of_marriage" autocomplete="off" value="YES" data_target_id="has_children" data_reveal_target="true" %} Yes
{% input_field type="radio" name="children_of_marriage" autocomplete="off" value="YES" data_target_id="has_children" data_reveal_class="true" data_target_class="has_children_message" data_reveal_ target="true" %} Yes
< / label >
< label class = "btn btn-radio" >
{% input_field type="radio" name="children_of_marriage" autocomplete="off" value="NO" data_target_id="has_children" data_reveal_target="false" %} No
{% input_field type="radio" name="children_of_marriage" autocomplete="off" value="NO" data_target_id="has_children" data_reveal_class="false" data_target_class="has_children_message" data_reveal_ target="false" %} No
< / label >
< / div >
@ -62,37 +62,144 @@
divorce documents. Or, if you wish, you can name them in your
documents, and indicate that they are 19 or over and independent,
and no longer requiring support.< / p >
< div class = "collapse-trigger collapsed" data-toggle = "collapse"
aria-expanded="false" data-target="#collapse_rights_responsibilities_step_parent"
aria-controls="collapse_rights_responsibilities_step_parent">
< div >
Where are the rights and responsibilities of a step parent?
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "collapse" id = "collapse_rights_responsibilities_step_parent" >
< div >
< p > You’re a step-parent and may be responsible to pay child support if:< / p >
< ul >
< li >
you and the child’s parent are or were married or lived common-law for at least two years,
and
< / li >
< li > you also lived with the child.< / li >
< / ul >
< p >
A step-parent does not automatically become a guardian. You may apply for guardianship
of your step-children after you separate.
< / p >
< p >
You may have to pay child support for step-children if:
< / p >
< ul >
< li >
you contributed to the child’s support for at least one year during your relationship
with the child’s parent, and
< / li >
< li >
the child support application is made within a year of the last time you contributed.
< / li >
< / ul >
< p >
A step-parent’s responsibility to pay child support comes after the child’s parents’
or other guardians’ responsibility. When deciding if a step-parent should pay child support,
the court will consider:
< / p >
< ul >
< li > the child’s standard of living when he or she lived with the step-parent, and< / li >
< li > how long they lived together< / li >
< / ul >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "collapse-trigger collapsed" data-toggle = "collapse"
aria-expanded="false" data-target="#collapse_rights_responsibilities_adoptive_parent"
aria-controls="collapse_rights_responsibilities_adoptive_parent">
< div >
Where are the rights and responsibilities of an adoptive parent?
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "collapse" id = "collapse_rights_responsibilities_adoptive_parent" >
< div >
< p >
As an adoptive parent, you have the same responsibilities as any other parent
for child support. You can also apply to share parenting responsibilities and
parenting time if you separate. After a child is adopted, the parents who placed
the child for adoption have no legal rights or responsibilities for that child.
< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< div class = "information-message bg-danger has_children_message" id = "has_children_message" hidden >
< p > < strong > Asking for child support under provincial or supreme court.< / strong > < / p >
< p >
If you will be asking for parenting and support issues, you can choose between the
< a href = "http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=Divorce Act" target = "_blank" > Divorce Act< / a >
or the
< a href = "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/legislation-policy/legislation-updates/family-law-act"
target="_blank">Family Law Act< / a > .
If you choose to go with
the Family Law Act, you can get court orders or enforce an agreement in
either
< span class = "tooltip-link"
data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="right" data-html="true"
title="
< b > Provincial Court< / b >
< p > The lower level trial court which deals with small claims, family,
youth criminal offenders, criminal and traffic matters.< / p >
">
Provincial Court< i class = "fa fa-question-circle" aria-hidden = "true" > < / i > < / span >
or
< span class = "tooltip-link"
data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="right" data-html="true"
title="
< b > Supreme Court< / b >
< p > The higher level trial court. This court also hears appeals from
the Provincial Court, and sometimes reviews the decisions of certain
provincial tribunals and public decision-making bodies.< / p >
">
Supreme Court< i class = "fa fa-question-circle" aria-hidden = "true" > < / i > < / span > ,
but if you go with the Divorce Act, you can only do this in Supreme Court.
< / p >
< p >
Please note if you are < strong > asking for a divorce< / strong > , divorces are granted
under the federal Divorce Act. If you are seeking a divorce, you can
apply to the Supreme Court to settle your other family law issues,
such as support and
< a href = "http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/family-law/parenting-apart"
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
< a href = "http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/fact_sheets/choosing_court.php" target = "_blank" > Family Law in B.C. website< / a >
and the
< a href = "http://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 > .
< / p >
< / div >
< / div >
< div id = "has_children" hidden >
< div class = "reveal question-well" >
< h3 > Are any of the children under 19 years old?< / h3 >
< h3 > How many children are under the age of 19 ?< / h3 >
< div class = "btn-radio-group" data-toggle = "buttons" >
< label class = "btn btn-radio" >
{% input_field type="radio" name="any_under_19" autocomplete="off" value="YES" data_target_id="younger_19" data_reveal_target="true" data_related_id="financial_support" data_target_class="not-disqualified-age" data_reveal_class="false" %} Yes
< / label >
< label class = "btn btn-radio" >
{% input_field type="radio" name="any_under_19" autocomplete="off" value="NO" data_target_id="younger_19" data_reveal_target="false" data_related_id="financial_support" data_target_class="not-disqualified-age" data_reveal_class="true" %} No
< / label >
< / div >
{# {% input_field type="text" name="number_children_under_19" data_target_id="number_children_under_19" %}#}
< / div >
< div class = "information-message bg-danger hard-stop" id = "younger_19" hidden >
< p > Sorry, but at this point in time you will not be able to
complete your application for divorce using this online tool.
Currently the tool supports a limited number of scenarios. In the
meantime, you can file for divorce using the forms provided on the
< a
href="http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/documents-forms-records/court-forms/sup-family-forms"
target="_blank">Supreme Court of B.C. website< / a > .< / p >
< div class = "reveal question-well" >
< h3 > How many children are 19 years or older?< / h3 >
< p > A
< a href = "http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/guides/divorce/divJoint_courtForms.php"
target="_blank">listing of forms< / a > that may be required for a
Joint Divorce can also be found on the Family Law in B.C.
website.< / p >
< / div >
{# {% input_field type="text" name="number_children_over_19" data_target_id="number_children_over_19" data_reveal_target="true" data_related_id="financial_support" data_target_class="not-disqualified-age" data_reveal_class="false"%}#}
< / div >
< div class = "reveal question-well" id = "financial_support" hidden >
@ -125,7 +232,7 @@
{% endblock %}
{% block formbuttons %}
< div class = "form-buttons clearfix not-disqualified-age not-disqualified-other" >
< div class = "form-buttons clearfix not-disqualified-other" >
< a class = "btn btn-primary" href = "{% url 'prequalification' '03' %}" > < i class = "fa fa-arrow-circle-o-left" > < / i > Back< / a >
{% if married_marriage_like == "Living together in a marriage like relationship" %}
Benard Ebinu
8 years ago