Topic: Parenting after separation
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.
Medicine Hat Community Legal Clinic
Volunteer lawyers can give you 30 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. The clinic can’t help if you qualify for Legal Aid, unless you have an issue that Legal Aid can’t help with. Whether you are eligible for services also depends on your income.
Lloydminster Community Legal Clinic
Volunteer lawyers can give you 30 minutes of free legal support about many family law issues. The clinic can’t help if you qualify for Legal Aid, unless you have an issue that Legal Aid can’t help with. Whether you are eligible for services also depends on your income.
Legal Aid Alberta
Lawyers provide affordable legal services for family law issues, including parenting, child support, spousal/partner support, family violence and child welfare.
ADR Institute of Alberta
This directory can help you find mediators and arbitrators who can help you resolve disputes without going to court.
Alberta Family Mediation Society
This directory can help you find family mediators and parenting coordinators who can help you resolve disputes without going to court.
Collaborative Divorce Alberta Association
This directory can help you find collaborative family professionals who can help you resolve disputes without going to court.
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.