Provides services to people dealing with issues related to separation or divorce, including parenting arrangements; guardianship; child and spousal support; contact with a child; and property division respecting a companion animal (pet). All services are confidential and provided free of charge to parents and other family members. Staff can help assess needs and provide information about legal and related issues (including referrals for legal advice); dispute resolution and mediation options (including court forms and processes); and referrals to community resources and agencies. All Centres have Family Justice Counsellors (accredited mediators) who can provide a full range of services virtually through video conferencing and telephone, if required.

Commencing in November of 2024, the Port Coquitlam Family Justice Centre will provide services that are part of the Provincial Court process (under the Provincial Court Family Rules). The Port Coquitlam Provincial Family Court registry will become an Early Resolution Registry where most parties to family law matters must complete a needs assessment with a family justice counsellor, a parenting education course, and a consensual dispute resolution session, if appropriate, before filing an application about a family law matter. The Port Coquitlam Family Justice Centre can be contacted directly to get more information about family needs assessments, consensual dispute resolution and how to complete a parenting education program in order to fulfill the Early Resolution Registry requirement of the Port Coquitlam Provincial Court for all family law matters filed there effective November 2024.

Serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. virtual services are available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Hours subject to change. Clients without an appointment are advised to phone ahead before dropping in.