Family Law
Websites
Alberta Government & Courts
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Alberta Courts: Family Law Dispute Resolution Services
Official information on court-based and alternative dispute resolution options. -
Alberta Family Resolution Hub
Interactive tool that helps you identify options for parenting, child support, divorce, and other family disputes. -
Family Court Assistance
Support for self-represented parents, including Family Court Counsellors. -
Family Law Kits
Forms and plain-language instructions for parenting, support, guardianship, and other applications. -
Parenting After Separation (PAS)
Free online course often required before filing family law applications.
High-conflict version: Parenting After Separation for Families in High Conflict (PASHC) -
Family Mediation
Free or low-cost mediation for qualifying families. -
Family Law Assistance overview
Central starting point for government family law services.
Plain-Language Legal Information
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CPLEA Family Law
Excellent free, Alberta-specific plain-language site covering parenting, support, separation, family violence, and more. Highly recommended starting point. -
LawCentral Alberta
Directory of legal information and self-help resources for Albertans.
Legal Help & Local Services
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Legal Aid Alberta – Family Law
Information on eligibility and services for family law matters. -
Student Legal Services of Edmonton – Family Topics
Free information and assistance for qualifying low-income individuals in Edmonton. -
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Free or low-cost legal advice and assistance (check current eligibility and services).
Additional Useful Links
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Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP)
For enforcing child or spousal/partner support orders. -
Family Violence Info Line
24/7 support and information (call 310-1818).
