Could I apply for divorce in BC?

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i have been in Quebec for 2 years, but just moved to BC 2 months ago. Could I apply for divorce in BC or i am just able to apply in Quebec? my partner disagrees with divorce and i don't know the exact address where he is living. what should i do now？thank you!

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Stuart Zukerman

6 years ago

A: You must be resident in the Province in which you apply for a Divorce for at least the one year immediately preceding the filing of the claim for Divorce. Therefore you cannot apply for a Divorce in BC until 10 months from now (when you have been resident here for one full year).

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