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If you and your spouse are having difficulty finding common ground on issues such as child custody and division of assets, the Alberta Courts’ Family Mediation Services may be able to help you come to an agreement without resorting to the courts.
Family Justice Services | Contact
Family Mediation Services | Contact
You may want to hire a lawyer to help you through the legalities of the divorce process. If necessary, Legal Aid can help you find and pay for a lawyer.
Lawyers | Contact
Legal Aid | Contact
There are many resources available to help you do your own research about divorce. The Alberta government's Divorce Guide is available through the Queen's Printer or at many stationery/book stores in Alberta. You may also want to check out these links:
Family Law Information Centres | Contact
Federal Service - Divorce Law: Questions and Answers
The Court of Queen's Bench is responsible for granting divorces..
Court of Queen's Bench | Contact
Divorce Kit
After your divorce, you may wish to order a Certificate of Divorce (Decree Absolute). You must have this certificate in order to remarry.
Certificate of Divorce (Decree Absolute) | Contact
In Alberta, a woman who has assumed her husband's last name at marriage may at any time return to using the last name on her birth certificate. If you decide to do this, be sure to have your name changed on these government documents:
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - Moving | Contact
Birth Certificate
If your divorce involves moving house, you can find helpful information and resources on Service Alberta's Moving to or Around Alberta page.
How to Change Your Address
Moving To or Around Alberta
Calculation Of Arrears for Maintenance Enforcement
Calculation of Payment
Child and Spousal Support | Contact
Child Status Report (Child 18 and Over)
Child Status Report (Under 18)
Child Support Assistance | Contact
Child Support Services | Contact
Creditor's Affidavit of Arrears
Creditor's Direct Deposit Application - Maintenance Enforcement
Debtor Payment Form
Debtor Registration Package
Debtor's Affidavit Of Arrears
Debtor's Calculation Of Arrears
Family Matters | Contact
Maintenance Enforcement Program | Contact
Maintenance Enforcement Program - Accounts Online | Contact
Statement of Finances
Withdrawal From Mep
Federal Service - Child Support
Federal Service - Child Support Guidelines
Alberta Child Health Benefit | Contact
Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit | Contact
Child Care Subsidy Program | Contact
Income Support | Contact
National Child Benefit Program | Contact
Alberta's Family Law Act | Contact
Applying for an Access Enforcement Order - Court of Queen's Bench | Contact
Family Assessment and Intervention Services | Contact
Federal Service - Our Missing Children Registry
Federal Service - Parenting After Divorce
Federal Service - Taking Care of Children
Divorce can be painful and difficult. Use these resources to help you cope with the emotional side of getting a divorce. Many municipalities also offer free or subsidized counselling services. Check the website of your local municipality for information
Courses / Seminars for Parents and Families
Courses / Seminars for Parents and Families | Contact
Family and Community Support Services
Family Court Counsellors | Contact
Federal Service - Because Life Goes On...Helping Children and Youth Live With Separation and Divorce
Children and Family Breakup
Separation and Divorce
Use these resources if necessary to help you ensure the safety of yourself and your children.
Parents Help Phone - Online
Restraining Order | Contact
Women's Shelters
