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

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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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Content last reviewed 07:30, 20 October 2008.
 
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