Resource Type: Service
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.
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.
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.
Child Support Recalculation Program (Government of Alberta)
This free government program can update the amount of child support a parent must pay based on their income. To access services, you must have an order or agreement about child support.
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.
Court Form Assistance (Government of Alberta)
This free government program helps you figure out which court form to use and how to fill it out.