Topic: Parenting after separation
Federal Child Support Guidelines
The law that sets out how much child support a payor owes depending on their income, the number of children they are supporting, where they live and any other special circumstances.
Child Support Table Lookup
Tool on the Government of Canada website that can help you calculate the amount of child support owing in most situations.
Parenting Time and Contact video
A CPLEA ten-minute animated overview of parenting legal issues when parents are not together. Également disponible en français.
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.
Child Support Resolution Program (Government of Alberta)
This free government program helps parents reach an agreement about financial support for their children and get a court order for support. This service is only available in Edmonton and Calgary.
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.
Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) (Government of Alberta)
This free government program collects court-ordered child support and spousal/partner support, and enforces payment as needed. To access services, you must have an order or agreement about child support.
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.
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.