Self-represented litigants
This service is for people who don’t have a lawyer.
Use it to:
- prepare for court
- navigate your family law matter through the Provincial Court
- discuss your issues, explore your options and get you referrals
- get a court order prepared and filed with the Court of Queen’s Bench and then have copies sent to the other party – after a parenting-related hearing
- review your divorce before its submitted to the Court of Queen’s Bench
Intake appointments
This service is for parties who have a dependent child and a family law issue related to that child.
It’s required if:
- the Court orders it
- an application that deals with parenting, guardianship, contact or enforcement of time with a child is filed in Provincial Court (Calgary, Edmonton)
- self-represented litigants in Calgary file an application under the Family Law Act that deals with parenting, guardianship, contact, enforcement of time with a child, child support, declaration of parentage or exclusive possession
- self-represented litigants in Calgary file an application under the Extra-provincial Enforcement of Custody Orders Act that deals with the making, enforcement or variation of a custody order
With this service, we can help you:
- get safety screened for family violence
- understand options and services for resolving child-related disputes
- understand how separation and conflict affects children
- negotiate agreements and resolve disputes
- prepare court applications and arrange court dates
- get referrals to other programs and services