Where can I get further information about the Family Law Act?

There are several sources of information about the Act:

• ACJNet has a special topic on the Family Law Act with useful links.
• Alberta Justice website at www.justice.gov.ab.ca/families/.
• Copies of the Act and regulations can be obtained from the Alberta Queen's Printer website at www.qp.gov.ab.ca.
• Your lawyer can help if you have questions or need legal advice on personal family law matters. If you do not have a lawyer, call the Law Society's Lawyer Referral Service toll-free in Alberta at 1-800-661-1095.
• Alberta's public legal education and information organizations can provide legal information. See A-Link Directory for organizations near you.
• Maintenance Enforcement Program can help with enforcement of support orders - call (780) 422-5555.
• Alberta Children's Services can help with child welfare protection concerns or adoptions. Call (780) 422-3004.
• If you are on a low income and need help getting a child support order, contact Alberta Employment and Immigration at 780-415-6400 (Edmonton) or 403-297-6060 (Calgary) to connect with the Child Support Services Program.
• Alberta Seniors and Community Development Office of the Public Guardian can help with personal care of dependent adults. Call 310-0000 toll-free to connect to any of the Alberta offices.
• Office of the Public Trustee can be reached at (780) 427-2744 for financial matters on children's estates or dependent adults.
• Alberta Education regarding registration of children at school - call (780) 427-7219.
• To find a mediator, see Alberta Family Mediation Society at www.afms.ca.

* Please note that all Alberta government departments can be reached toll-free by calling the RITE line at 310-0000.

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WARNING: The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information only.
If you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.