Family Law Act Modernization Project seeks input from legal professionals

Do you have expertise or lived experience with family law topics such as caregiving and time spent with children, parenting assessments and reports, or protection from family violence? Your input could help improve the Family Law Act.

The Family Law Act Modernization Project was created by the Ministry of the Attorney General to modernize portions of the Act to make it work better for BC families. They are seeking feedback from the public, and from those who work in the family justice system, to help identify specific areas where the Act needs to be updated and address any information gaps and clarity issues.

The BC Law Institute will be conducting their own policy and engagement work on the topic of parenting. Information is expected to be posted on their website in winter 2024.

See the discussion paper and surveys on govTogetherBC and provide your input before March 31, 2024. If you have questions, please email the Ministry of Attorney General’s Family Policy, Legislation and Transformation team at JSB.FPLT@gov.bc.ca.