Resources
Separation & Divorce
Parenting After Separation This free online course was created by Alberta Justice to provide parents with information about the separation and divorce process, effects on children, techniques for communication and legal information. PAS is mandatory for divorcing parents.
The Edmonton Community Legal Centre is a non-profit agency that provides free legal advice when income is a barrier to obtaining legal services.
The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta has easy-to-read Families & the Law booklets to download covering topics from parenting plans to child & spousal support to property division.
Our Family Wizard has information and examples of a variety of parenting schedules.
Alberta Justice Resolution Services offers free mediation to parents or guardians in separation and divorce disputes affecting children if one of the parties has a gross income of less than $60,000 per year.
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict. AFCC has a wealth of highly researched and trusted resources for parents and professionals.
Resources in Alberta Communities 211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and social services.
Family Violence Prevention supports are listed at this Alberta Justice site or call the 24/7 Family Violence Info Line 310-1818 to get safety planning and help anonymously in more than 170 languages.
The Department of Justice offers a number of guides and tables for separation & divorce.
Making Plans: A guide to parenting arrangements after separation or divorce
Sesame Street – Dealing with Divorce Resources for parents of young children.
Alberta Court of King’s Bench Divorce forms and instructions