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 FAMILY LAW RESOURCES 

The Families and the Law Series
has been updated to reflect the
Canadian Divorce Act Changes
 

Adult Interdependent Partners include unmarried couples and non-sexual partners who live together.

NEW BOOKLET 2024

4 PAGES

You should know your rights before you speak with anyone from children's services.
BOOKLET 2017

 

The world of dating has changed, this booklet provides important information about legal issues related to new relationships.
BOOKLET 2019

This guide explains what you need to know about applying for an interim (or temporary) parenting order after you have left an abusive relationship.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

Clare's Law enables Albertans, at risk of domestic violence, to get information about potentially harmful intimate partners.
BOOKLET 2021

6 pages
 

An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a legal tool intended to protect Albertans experiencing family violence.

BOOKLET 2021

8 PAGES

This guide explains what you need to know about exclusive possession orders.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages

It is important to document and gather information about your domestic violence experiences in case you have to make a court application.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

Learn what happens when you report domestic violence to the Police and how they can help you.
BOOKLET 2021

6 pages
 

If you are thinking about leaving an abusive relationship, this guide will explain financial support options that may be available.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

In Alberta, there are different kinds of no contact (or protection orders) to prevent the person causing you harm from seeing or contacting you.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

A Kings's Bench Protection Order (KBPO) is a legal tool intended to protect Albertans experiencing family violence.
BOOKLET 2021

6 pages
 

This booklet features information for anyone who is not a Canadian citizen and is experiencing domestic violence.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

This booklet talks about making a safety plan before you leave and what to think about if you must leave in an emergency.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

Tenants experiencing domestic violence may be able to end their lease early, without financial penalty.
BOOKLET 2021

6 pages
 

A Restraining Order is a type of no contact order that can be issued by a judge of the Court of Kings's Bench. This booklet will explain what you need to know about Restraining Orders.
BOOKLET 2021

8 pages
 

This booklet explains what you need to know about serving documents on an abusive spouse or partner.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

This booklet talks about the different types of abuse and how to recognize them.
BOOKLET 2021

4 pages
 

This tip sheet lists the main pieces of Alberta and federal legislation that relate most closely to elder abuse.
TIP SHEET 2019

 

Children's Services is the Government of Alberta office responsible for keeping children safe. They get involved when they believe children are not safe or are being neglected by their parents or guardians.

NEW TIPSHEET 2024

2 PAGES

Information about child support, spousal support and partner support in Alberta.
BOOKLET 2021
 

Information for divorced parents, and people with contact with children, on what to do when moving.
BOOKLET 2021

Legal issues to consider before moving with your children within or outside of Alberta.
BOOKLET 2021
 

Information for new parents, including legal issues during pregnancy and raising your child.
BOOKLET 2021
 

Information on guardianship, parenting time and contact with a child in Alberta.

BOOKLET 2021

28 PAGES

Information about dividing property when a relationship ends, for both married and unmarried couples.
BOOKLET 2021
 

Information for people in a family law dispute, including resolving disputes in and out of court.
BOOKLET 2021

32 PAGES

Legal issues to consider if you are in a relationship and are thinking of separating in Alberta.
BOOKLET 2021

Information for married and unmarried couples about separation and divorce in Alberta.
BOOKLET 2021
 

Tips for travelling with children, without the child's other parent or guardian.
NEW BOOKLET 2021
 

This booklet summarizes key information about legal issues that arise within families, including during a separation.

NEW BOOKLET 2024

40 PAGES

If you want to enrol your child in counselling, you must have written consent from the other guardians or a court order allowing you alone to give consent.

NEW TIPSHEET 2024

2 PAGES

The Alberta Family Law Act does not specifically give or protect grandparents' rights of access but it does provide for options in certain situations.
BOOKLET 2019

Questions juridiques à aborder avant de déménager avec vos enfants à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de l'Alberta
BOOKLET 2021

Infos pour les parents divorcés et les personnes en contact avec les enfants en cas de déménagement
BOOKLET 2021

Questions juridiques à considérer si vous envisagez de vous séparer en Alberta
BOOKLET 2021

Infos pour nouveaux parents, incluant les questions juridiques durant la grossesse et l'éducation de l'enfant
BOOKLET 2021

Infos sur le partage des biens à la fin d'une relation, pour les couples mariés et non mariés
BOOKLET 2021

Infos sur les litiges liés au droit de la famille et la résolution des différends devant les tribunaux ou non
BOOKLET 2021

Infos pour les couples mariés et non mariés sur la séparation et le divorce en Alberta
BOOKLET 2021

Infos sur les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, pour époux et pour partenaires en Alberta
BOOKLET 2021

Infos sur la tutelle, le temps passé avec les parents et les contacts avec un enfant en Alberta
BOOKLET 2021

Conseils pour voyager avec des enfants, sans l'autre parent ou tuteur de l'enfant
BOOKLET 2021

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POSTER 2021

 
 
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