Free BC Form 3 PDF Helper

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Answer short questions. We'll put your answers into the BC Provincial Court Form 3 PDF for you to download or print.

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Choose one or more requests. We combine the main Form 3 and all the schedules for your answers into one PDF. Review every page before filing.

What the court will decide

What would you like the court to order?

Select one or more. Nothing is preselected, so choose only the issues you want to include in this application.

Parenting arrangementsWhen a child spends time with each guardian and who makes decisions Child supportMoney paid to help with a child's expenses Contact with a childTime with a person who is not the child's guardian GuardianshipWho has legal responsibility for a child Spousal supportFinancial support for a spouse or former spouse Companion animalWho will own and possess a family pet, such as a dog

Choose every request you want included. You will download one PDF with all relevant Form 3 schedules.

Existing orders

Do you already have an order or agreement?

Choose what you already have for each topic you selected. If you have a temporary court order, we’ll ask what you want to do next.

Your next court step

What to do next

This tool will not create a duplicate application for the same issues. Your answers may be correct; use Back only if you want to change what you selected.

Before filling Form 3

Check your registry and Early Resolution steps

If your case is in an Early Resolution registry, you generally start with Form 1 and complete the applicable steps before filing Form 3. Check what applies to these requests, even if you already have a court file.

Check BC’s official registry list (opens in a new tab)

Court registry Where are you in the Early Resolution process?

Form 1 guide · Early Resolution steps

Required question — unless marked optional

Child support · Schedule 3 or 4

Tell us about the child support you want

We’ll ask a few questions per screen. You can go Back anytime. Check the finished PDF before filing.

Who should pay child support? What are you asking the court for? When would you like child-support payments to begin? (optional; the court decides) Are you asking for support for an earlier period (retroactive support)?

If you are asking about unpaid support under a final order or agreement, the Schedule 4 questions about arrears appear further down.

Number of children included in this support request Approximate annual income of the person who would pay (if known) Province or territory where the paying person lives (background only; not a Form 3 field) Current parenting-time arrangement Estimated monthly child support amount in dollars (if known) Special or extraordinary expenses (if applicable) For a final order: what changed since the order was made? (if applicable) For a written agreement: why should it be replaced? (if applicable) Do any of these apply?

Child-support details for the official form

Who is responsible for paying support? Paying party’s full name

What are the current child-support arrangements? Are all the children included in this request under age 19? Are you requesting ongoing monthly child support? Can you estimate the monthly child-support amount? Are you requesting a contribution to section 7 special or extraordinary expenses? Are you asking the court for a different amount because of undue hardship?

Why are you requesting that date? (only if a start/effective date is provided)

Financial disclosure and payor income

Depending on income, parenting time, section 7 expenses and other circumstances, Form 4 may be mandatory. The court decides any request to waive or modify filing it.

Read the Form 4 checklist and open the official PDF (new tab). This Form 3 helper does not prepare Form 4.

Do any of these apply to your child-support request? You would pay support; parenting time is shared or split; a child is 19 or older; a party has acted as a parent to the other party’s child; the paying person earns over $150,000 per year; you want special or extraordinary expenses; or you are claiming undue hardship. These are the situations listed on the official Form 3.

Does at least one of the situations above apply?

Do you know the paying party’s annual income?

Financial documents: Form 4 and supporting income documents may be required. This tool does not calculate the official guideline amount or prepare Form 4. Check official Form 3 →

Existing documents

Do you have any existing orders or agreements?

Include the order or agreement you already told us about. Do not count only additional documents.

Is there an existing court order or written agreement about any family-law matter, including temporary orders?Any protection order, peace bond, bail condition or child-protection order or plan involving the parties or child?

People

Who is involved?

Your full nameOther party's full nameYour relationship to the other party

Relationship dates

Dates of your relationship

Fill in the dates that apply. It's fine to leave a date blank if it doesn't apply.

When did you begin living together?Date of marriage, if applicableDate of separation, if applicable

Child

Tell us about the child

List every child involved in any selected request. Use Add another child if needed. In each request, name the children it concerns.

Child's full nameChild's date of birth

Your relationship to the childOther party's relationship

Who does the child currently live with?Are you currently a guardian of the child?

Applying to become a guardian? Read our Schedule 7 guidance →

Family and cultural background (optional)

Form 3, Question 7 gives you space to mention cultural, language, religious or spiritual background, including Indigenous identity, if relevant. You can leave this blank.

Existing order or agreement

What does the existing order or agreement say?

See a fictional example of an existing-order description

“The Order of the Honourable Judge [name], made on [date], provides that the child will spend parenting time with the other parent each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and that the guardians will share parental responsibilities.”

Order or agreement dateJudge's name, if known Court that made the order What does the current order or agreement say?

Reason for the request

What has changed since the order?

See a fictional example of changed circumstances

“Since the final parenting order was made, I have moved closer to the child's home. This has reduced the travel needed for visits and made it more practical for me to participate regularly in the child's everyday activities. I am asking the court to consider a parenting schedule that reflects those changed circumstances.”

Illustrative written-agreement example: “The existing arrangement no longer provides a practical schedule that meets the child's current needs. I ask the court to replace it with a specific parenting-time schedule that preserves the child's routine and supports regular involvement from both parents.”

For a final parenting order, explain a change in the child's needs or circumstances since the order was made. The change must matter to the child—not just be a different schedule you prefer.

Examples of possible changes: a parent moves closer, work hours change, or the child grows older and has different school, health or care needs. Explain what actually changed, when, and how it affects the child.

What has changed, and how does it affect the child?What do you want done with the final order?

What you want the court to order

What order do you want the judge to make?

See a fictional example of parenting orders

Parenting time: “I ask that the existing schedule be changed so parenting time increases in defined stages. Each stage should state when it begins, the days and start and end times, and where exchanges occur. The requested ongoing schedule should be stated separately.”

Parental responsibilities: “I ask that the guardians discuss significant decisions affecting the child, including education and non-emergency health care, and make reasonable efforts to agree. Any exceptions or restrictions should be clearly stated.”

Complete at least one request. If you want only decision-making responsibilities, you may leave the parenting-time box blank. For a new application, you may also request directions on the next screen.

Which children is this parenting request about? (leave blank for all listed children)Parenting-time order you want (leave blank if not needed)Parental responsibilities (decision-making), if requested

Additional parenting requests

Do you need any other directions about parenting?

These are separate questions on Schedule 1. Leave blank if they do not apply.

How should an order be carried out, or parenting disputes resolved?Directions about a particular issue affecting the child (section 49)

Child's best interests

Why is the order you want in the child’s best interests?

See a fictional example of the child's best interests

“The proposed changes would give the child an opportunity to maintain meaningful relationships with both parents while keeping a stable daily routine. A gradual adjustment in parenting time could allow the child to become comfortable with the new arrangement. Living closer to the child makes regular involvement more practical. The requested schedule is intended to support consistency, emotional well-being and cooperation on important decisions about the child.”

This is one answer on the court form. Consider the child’s daily routine, your history of care, important relationships, any special needs or views, and how the proposed schedule would help.

Your explanation of the child’s best interests

Relevant facts

Is there anything else the court should know?

See a fictional example of specific facts

“The child missed three scheduled exchanges on May 5, 12 and 19. I raised the issue in writing on May 20 and asked the other parent to confirm future exchanges. I am asking for clearer exchange times and locations.”

Include facts that help explain your request. You can leave this blank.

Relevant facts (optional)

Write facts, not labels: “The child missed three scheduled exchanges on 5, 12 and 19 May” is more useful than “the other parent is irresponsible.” Include only relevant facts you can support. Family Law Act s. 37 · Form 3 guidebook

Your requests

Contact with a child

Contact is time with a child for a person who is not their guardian. Parenting time is for guardians.

Which child or children is this contact request about?

Use the children's full names exactly as you entered them earlier. Separate names with commas. If you are also applying for parenting arrangements, these cannot concern the same child when you say you are already that child's guardian.

Date of the order or agreement

What would you like done with the final order?

What would you like done with the agreement?

What has changed, or why should the agreement be set aside or replaced?

Are you currently NOT a guardian of these children?When did you last have contact? (approximate date is fine)

Your requests

How would contact work?

When and where would visits happen?

Describe the other way of communicating

Any other terms, such as supervised visits or handovers? (optional)

Why would the contact order you want be good for these children?

Your requests

What should change about guardianship?

What are you applying for?Which children does this request concern?Why is this guardianship order in these children’s best interests?

Your requests

Whose guardianship should end?

Guardian 1Full nameGuardian since (date or “since birth”)Children this applies to (leave blank if all)

Guardian 2 (optional)Full nameGuardian since (date or “since birth”)Children this applies to (leave blank if all)

Guardian 3 (optional)Full nameGuardian since (date or “since birth”)Children this applies to (leave blank if all)

Guardian 4 (optional)Full nameGuardian since (date or “since birth”)Children this applies to (leave blank if all)

Your requests

Children’s Indigenous identity

If children have different ancestry or ages, describe each child below. Notice to the Nisga’a Lisims Government or the child’s Treaty First Nation may be required.

Are any of these children Indigenous?

Which best describes their ancestry? (if applicable)Which self-identification statement applies? (if applicable)Which children and communities do these answers concern?

Your requests

Documents for becoming a guardian

These are separate documents. This tool prepares Form 3 and Schedule 7. The official guide explains the record checks and Form 5 requirements.

I understand the separate Guardianship Affidavit (Provincial Court Family Form 5) and record checks are required on the deadlines set by Rule 26.I have started or completed the required criminal record check.

How will you provide the other required record-check documents?

Your requests

Spousal support

Your requests

What spousal support do you want?

Full name of the person who would payHow should support be paid?

When should monthly payments start?For how long? (optional)Duration unit (if you gave a duration)

Describe the payment arrangement

Describe exactly how the support order or agreement should change

Can you estimate the amount?

Monthly range, from $To $

Approximate lump sum $

Your requests

Unpaid spousal support

Is any spousal support unpaid?

Amount unpaid $As of what date?Are you asking to reduce the unpaid amount?

Reduce it to $Why should the court reduce it?

How should the remaining unpaid amount be paid? (optional)

Monthly payment $

Describe the payment plan

Your requests

Income and financial documents

Spousal support requires financial disclosure. Prepare Form 4 separately and attach the required financial documents.

Describe your employment, training, health and ability to workDo you know the paying person’s annual income?

Estimated annual income $What is your estimate based on?

What do you know about their employment, training, health and ability to work?

How will you provide Financial Statement Form 4?

Your requests

Who should have the family pet?

The court can award sole ownership and possession to one spouse. It cannot order shared ownership or shared possession of a companion animal.

Animal 1Animal’s nameType, such as dog or catWho should have sole ownership and possession?

Animal 2 (optional)Animal’s nameType, such as dog or catWho should have sole ownership and possession?

Animal 3 (optional)Animal’s nameType, such as dog or catWho should have sole ownership and possession?

Animal 4 (optional)Animal’s nameType, such as dog or catWho should have sole ownership and possession?

Date of the written agreementWhat would you like done with the agreement?

Your requests

Tell the court about the animal

Why should the court make the order you want?

Explain how the animal was acquired, who cared for it, any family violence or animal cruelty, its relationship with children, and each spouse’s ability to care for it. For an agreement, explain why it should be set aside or replaced.

What order should replace the written agreement?

Name each animal and the spouse who should have sole ownership and possession.

Final details for your PDF

Court and birthdate details

Complete the details you know now. Before filing, check that the required information is included.

Court file number (if assigned)

Your date of birthOther party's date of birth (if known)

Why are you filing at this registry?

Final details for your PDF

Where can court documents be sent to you?

The court needs an address for service when filing. This does not have to be your home address.

Address for service

CityProvince

Postal codePhone number

Email (optional)

Review & download

Check and download

Tap any section to review your answers or choose Edit to change them. Then make your PDF.

Before filing: Read your PDF carefully and check your dates, answers, and attachments. This tool does not file or serve documents.

How to file and serve Form 3

How to file Form 3 → · Find a registry →

Serving your application: Form 3 usually must be personally served on each other party by an adult who is not a party, with the required documents and reply instructions. Form 7 — Certificate of Service →

Form 3 itself does not need to be sworn. If another document needs an affidavit, ask the registry about a commissioner for taking affidavits.

Prepare your Form 3

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What would you like the court to order?

Do you already have an order or agreement?

What to do next

Check your registry and Early Resolution steps

Tell us about the child support you want

Child-support details for the official form

Financial disclosure and payor income

Do you have any existing orders or agreements?

Who is involved?

Dates of your relationship

Tell us about the child

What does the existing order or agreement say?

What has changed since the order?

What order do you want the judge to make?

Do you need any other directions about parenting?

Why is the order you want in the child’s best interests?

Is there anything else the court should know?

Contact with a child

How would contact work?

What should change about guardianship?

Whose guardianship should end?

Children’s Indigenous identity

Documents for becoming a guardian

Spousal support

What spousal support do you want?

Unpaid spousal support

Income and financial documents

Who should have the family pet?

Tell the court about the animal

Court and birthdate details

Where can court documents be sent to you?

Check and download

Documents to attach

Plain-language explanations