Which courts have authority to enforce written agreements regarding parenting arrangements?

The authority to enforce written agreements regarding parenting arrangements lies with both the British Columbia Supreme Court (BCSC) and the provincial court. This is because these courts possess jurisdiction over family law matters, which include the enforcement of agreements related to parenting.

The BCSC can deal with more complex family law cases, including ones involving substantial assets or legal issues, while the provincial court typically handles more routine matters concerning family law, including initial child custody arrangements, child support, and enforcement of parenting agreements. Having both courts available to enforce these agreements allows for a more accessible legal process for families to ensure their parenting arrangements are respected.

The jurisdiction of other courts in Canada does not inherently extend this authority in the context of provincial matters concerning family law without specific jurisdictional stipulations, thus limiting enforcement to the specified courts within British Columbia.