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Topic: Agreements

  • Résolution des différends en droit de la famille vidéo

    CPLEA vidéo animée de dix minutes sur les options de règlement des différends en droit de la famille en Alberta, tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur des tribunaux. Also available in English.

  • Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services

    This directory can help you find lawyers who provide coaching and limited services.

  • Lawyer Directory (Law Society of Alberta)

    This directory can help you find a lawyer near you who can help with your legal issues.

  • Alberta Law Libraries

    Law libraries at courthouses across Alberta can help you find resources and information to help you with your legal issue. Some services are also available online.

  • Family Court Assistance (Government of Alberta)

    This free government program connects you to family court counsellors who can help you prepare for and access the court system. This program is mandatory for anyone in Edmonton or Calgary who does not have a lawyer and is going to the Court of Justice or the Court of King’s Bench.

  • Family Mediation (Government of Alberta)

    This free government program provides mediation services to parents who have at least one dependent child. Both parents must agree to participate in the program, and each parent must register.

  • Children’s Services Mediation Program (Government of Alberta)

    This free government program provides mediation services to families who are already involved with Children’s Services. If you already have a caseworker, reach out to them if you are interested in this program.

  • Indigenous Courtwork Program (Native Counselling Services of Alberta)

    Court workers in courthouses across Alberta provide free services to Indigenous people. Services include information about court and Children’s Services investigations and referrals to other support programs.

  • Divorce Arbitrations

    This directory can help you find a family law arbitrator who can help you resolve disputes without going to court.

  • Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC)

    This free service helps you to navigate the family justice system and provides legal information and referral on all areas of family law. ECLC serves Edmonton and area and northern Alberta. Those who are financially eligible will have access to free 30 to 45-minute legal advice coaching appointments with a volunteer lawyer.

  • Student Legal Services (SLS)

    Law students can give you legal information about issues under the Family Law Act. They can also review your uncontested divorce application at their Do-Your-Own Divorce Clinics or represent you as an agent in the Alberta Court of Justice. Whether you are eligible for services also depends on your income.

  • Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG)

    Volunteer lawyers can give you 30 to 45 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. CLG also hosts Do-Your-Own Divorce Clinics. CLG can’t help if you qualify for Legal Aid or Student Legal Assistance, unless you have an issue those agencies can’t help with. Whether you are eligible for services also depends…