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
Find a counsellor
The map below includes information on family court assistance across the province. Search by location to find a counsellor near you.
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Calgary Courts Centre
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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Suite 706-S, 601 5 Street SWCalgary, Alberta T2P 5P7Geo: 51.04757752154064, -114.07441034019774Contact
Phone: 403-297-6981
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Fort McMurray Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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9700 Franklin AvenueFort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4W3Geo: 56.7257770101875, -111.37566980304109Contact
Phone: 780-743-7380
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Grande Prairie Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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10260 99 StreetGrande Prairie, Alberta T8V 2H4Geo: 55.17310306361383, -118.7917192392868Contact
Phone: 780-833-4200
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High Prairie Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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4911 53 Avenue, PO Box 1470High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0Geo: 55.4325464, -116.4924194196434Contact
Phone: 780-523-6173
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Hinton Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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237 West Jasper Street, PO Box 6450Hinton, Alberta T7V 1X7Geo: 53.397689, -117.592779Contact
Phone: 780-865-8384
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John E. Brownlee Building
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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8th Floor, 10365 97 Street NWEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7Geo: 53.547254233331024, -113.48620812750858Contact
Phone: 780-427-8343
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Lethbridge Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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320 4 Street SLethbridge, Alberta T1J 1Z8Geo: 49.69512687506046, -112.84265559265975Contact
Phone: 403-388-3102
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Medicine Hat Law Courts
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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460 1 Street SEMedicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0A8Geo: 50.040924335737245, -110.67903686011886Contact
Phone: 403-529-8716
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Red Deer Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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4909 48 AvenueRed Deer, Alberta T4N 3T5Geo: 52.26857056562944, -113.80845920734026Contact
Phone: 403-340-7187
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St. Paul Court House
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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4704 50 Street, PO Box 1900St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A0Geo: 53.9883533, -111.2975507Contact
Phone: 780-614-6300
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Wetaskiwin Law Courts
Hours: 8:15 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday)
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4605 51 StreetWetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 1K7Geo: 52.96676799999999, -113.37582399999997Contact
Phone: 780-361-1308