Resolution Services - Dispute Resolution

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice

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Description
Offers families a voluntary process with a neutral mediator who practices non-evaluative, facilitative mediation in order to resolve disputes outside of court.

Service offers:

  • a voluntary process to families to help resolve disputes outside of court
  • a mediation report for participants that summarizes agreements

Types of issues commonly addressed include:

  • parenting plans
  • contact issues
  • guardianship
  • communication
  • child support
  • spousal support
  • some property matters

Multiple sessions are often required to complete the process. Sessions typically last 2 to 3 hours.


Key Provider: mediator
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • parents going through separation or divorce
  • who both agree to take part 
  • who are dealing with child custody, access, and support issues
  • who have court applications in Alberta Court of Justice or Court of King's Bench
  • one party must have an annual income of less than $60,000.00 and at least one dependent child under the age of 18 or must have a child 18 years or older who is eligible for continued child support
Before mediation can proceed, all parties must agree to participate and undergo domestic violence / safety screening. Further assessment conducted by program for situations involving families experiencing violence, neglect, chronic substance abuse, or mental health issues.
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-743-7345 (Family Mediation / Civil Mediation)
Telephone
403-355-2414 (Family Mediation)
Web Site
https://www.alberta.ca/court-and-justice-services.aspx
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
March 25, 2024
Address
9700 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 4W3
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed statutory holidays.

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