In the province of British Columbia, there are 3 ways to obtain a divorce:1. By mutual agreement (the most common way to obtain a divorce in BC)2. By application to the court3. By an order from the courtThere are 2 types of divorce: ‘unilateral’, where one party files for the divorce, and ‘joint’, where both parties file for the divorce.You can obtain a divorce on a number of grounds, such as: Cruel andadious behavior (physical or verbal) Failing to providefor your spouse or family One spouse is committing adultery One spouse is mentally unstable One spouse is physically incapable Misconduct that has caused loss of confidence in the relationship between you and your spouse (ex, adultery) Partner in crime must be convicted of a crime that directly results in death or bodily harm of another person (must be violence-based beyond negligence, as well as not just emotions/feelings related to abuse) Additionally: The other spouse cannot be convicted or is not declared guilty of any criminal offence within 1 year prior to filing for divorce.
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