Topic: Grandparents
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Grandparents and Grandchildren booklet
A CPLEA booklet for grandparents who want to know more about their options for staying in or regaining contact with their grandchildren in Alberta.
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Parenting Time and Contact video
A CPLEA ten-minute animated overview of parenting legal issues when parents are not together. Également disponible en français.
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Temps parental et contacts vidéo
Une animation de dix minutes de CPLEA sur les questions juridiques liées à la parentalité lorsque les parents ne sont pas ensemble. Also available in English.
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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.
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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.
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Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services
This directory can help you find lawyers who provide coaching and limited services.
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Lawyer Directory (Law Society of Alberta)
This directory can help you find a lawyer near you who can help with your legal issues.
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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.
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Centre Albertain d’Information Juridique (Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Alberta)
The Centre provides legal information to help you understand your rights and the justice system in Alberta. The Centre cannot provide legal advice. This service is for Francophone Albertans.
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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.
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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.
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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…