BC Family Law Glossary — Plain English Definitions of Legal Terms. The BC family law glossary from Sea to Sky Law provides plain English definitions of over 70 legal terms that BC families encounter during divorce, separation, estate planning, and probate. Family law terms explained include parenting time, parental responsibilities, guardianship, best interests of the child, family property, excluded property, family debt, spousal support, child support, separation agreement, marriage agreement, cohabitation agreement, mediation, arbitration, collaborative divorce, and parenting coordinator. Estate law terms explained include will, testator, executor, beneficiary, probate, Grant of Probate, intestate, WESA, Enduring Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement, trustee, testamentary trust, wills variation, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust. Family Law Act terms and Divorce Act terms are both explained. Understanding legal terminology helps BC families participate more effectively in their own legal matters and have more productive conversations with their lawyers. The glossary is a free resource from Sea to Sky Law and is updated to reflect current BC law. Andrew Liggett has practised BC family law and estate law since 1991 and is committed to plain-language legal education for BC families. Understanding BC family law terminology is the first step to understanding your rights and obligations. Sea to Sky Law provides plain-language legal guides for BC families navigating separation, divorce, custody, support, and estate matters. Contact us for a free intake call. Sea to Sky Law has served British Columbia families and businesses since 1991. Our approach combines practical legal advice with compassionate understanding of the human situations behind every legal matter. We serve all of BC by phone or secure video. Independent legal advice is always strongly recommended before making decisions that affect your family, your estate, or your business.