Which statement about the jurisdiction of the Provincial Court and BCSC is correct?

The correct statement reflects an understanding of the different jurisdictions of the Provincial Court and the British Columbia Supreme Court (BCSC) as they relate to family law matters. The Provincial Court of British Columbia indeed deals primarily with family law issues under the Family Law Act (FLA), which encompasses a broad range of family-related concerns, including parenting arrangements, guardianship, and child protection. This court is designed to handle matters that are typically less complex and can be resolved more swiftly.

In contrast, the BCSC, while it does handle family law issues, typically deals with more serious or complicated matters, including divorce applications and cases that may involve more in-depth legal issues, such as property division or spousal support. This distinction is crucial in understanding how the two courts operate within the family law framework.

The other statements misrepresent the scope of jurisdiction. For instance, the BCSC does not deal exclusively with Domestic Abuse (DA); it has a broader role that includes various complex family law cases. Additionally, stating that the Provincial Court handles only child support is misleading, as its jurisdiction covers many other family law issues under the FLA. Finally, while it's true that the BCSC has certain limitations, it is not accurate to state that it has "limited jurisdiction