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A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
How to respond to a Divorce Act Application that you’ve been served with.
We recommend that you talk to a lawyer before taking any steps.
A Divorce Act Application is made up of 2 forms:
You don’t have to fill out any forms. However, we recommend that you still go to court.
File an Affidavit in Response along with the relevant forms.
Unless the applicant or their lawyer agrees to give you extra time, you must complete these steps before your court date.
Fill out the Affidavit in Response form (PDF, 15 KB).
Have your affidavit sworn by a commissioner for oaths.
Fill out these forms:
Fill out the Affidavit – Responding to Custody and Access, Spousal Support, and Child Support (PDF, 0.01 MB)
Fill out these forms:
Fill out the Affidavit – Responding to Changing Custody and Access, Spousal Support, and Child Support (PDF, 0.01 MB)
Make 2 copies of the affidavits and all your evidence.
File the forms at the Court of King's Bench.
The clerk keeps the original and stamps your copies.
The applicant must receive 1 copy of the affidavits before your court date. The affidavit can be served to the applicant by bringing or sending the copy to the:
The person who serves the affidavit must fill out an Affidavit of Personal Service form (PDF, 15 KB).
File the Affidavit of Personal Service with the court.
Attend the court hearing that’s listed in your Notice of Hearing on the designated day, at the appropriated time. Bring both copies of your forms and documents.
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