Alberta Court of Justice - Family

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice


Description
Hears applications under the Family Law Act with respect to child and spousal support, guardianship of children, contact between non-parent or non-guardian, parenting claims, and mental health applications; hears child protection matters under the related acts.

Service offers:

  • the hearing of claims regarding spousal and child support and claims and proceedings for parenting, guardianship and contact claims when divorce is not an issue
  • the hearing of all Children's Services matters including private guardianship applications and all other services under the Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act, Protections of Children Abusing Drugs Act, Drug Endangered Children Act, and Protection against Family Violence Act
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • eligibility is based on income level in conjunction with the number of people living in the household
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • visit website for Alberta Court of Justice locations, contact information, and hours
  • parenting, contact, and guardianship claims are referred to Family Resolution Services

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
1-855-738-4747 (Court and Justice Services Contact Centre)
Web Site
https://www.albertacourts.ca/pc/areas-of-law/family
Languages
English - Contact or visit website for more information on service languages and language interpreters.
Fees
Fee: Yes,

There is a a $50.00 fee to file any type of claim under the Family Law Act.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Only if an application is completed and granted.




Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 20, 2024
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

Government offices will be closed between December 24, 2020 and January 1, 2021, inclusive. Provincial Court Family Division will open docket courtrooms in each of Edmonton and Calgary on December 29, 2020 to hear urgent Family matters.