Choice of Law and Forum

 

The following quote is taken from the Legal Services Society website on family law in British Columbia:

 

"Both the federal Divorce Act and the provincial Family Law Act deal with family law.  As well, both the Provincial (Family) Court and the Supreme Court have the jurisdiction to hear cases dealing with family law issues.  Deciding which legislation you are going to claim under is making a "choice of law."  Deciding which court you are going to bring your claim in is making a "choice of forum."   (www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca)

 

The Attorney General website (same one we used in civil litigation) has a good discussion of family law in Supreme and Provincial Courts.  See link on G2.

 

The Legal Services of British Columbia has a website dedicated to Family Law and has an extensive discussion of choosing the appropriate court for family matters.  See link on G2.

 

 

Additional websites on G2:

J.P. Boyd's Family Law Resource Guide

Duhaime Legal Resources - Family Law

 

 

Use these websites, and any other British Columbia site on family law, to find answers to the following research questions:

 

1. What types of claims are governed by each statute?

 

1. What courts have jurisdiction to hear each type of claim?

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