Family court assistance

Self-represented litigants

This service is for people who don’t have a lawyer.

Use it to:

• prepare for 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 is 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 dealing with:
  • parenting
  • guardianship
  • contact
  • enforcement of time with a child
  • child support
  • declaration of parentage
  • 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

Find a counsellor

The map below includes information on family court assistance across the province. Search by location to find a counsellor near you.