Apply for a Custody and Access Order

Eligibility

You can apply for a Custody and Access Order if:

• you want to gain the rights and responsibilities for your child
• you want to gain access rights to visit your child
• your divorce action has started
• your child lives in Alberta

How to apply

Step 1. Prepare the forms

In the Application for Custody and Access info pack (0.1 MB), fill out these forms:

• Family Law Application for Custody and Access
• Affidavit – Custody and Access
• Affidavit of Personal Service

Step 2. File your order

Do this at the same court, in the same location, where you’ve either:

• already been to court with the other party
• started any court action that hasn’t gone to court

If you haven’t done either of these things, file your claim at any court in Alberta.

Note: If you don’t come to court, the judge may make an order in your absence.