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Family law can involve unfamiliar legal terms, important deadlines and decisions that affect your family, finances and future. Here, we’ve gathered trusted legal and community resources to help you find reliable information and better understand the issues that may affect you.
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These resources provide reliable information to help you better understand family law in Alberta and Canada. You can explore court processes, legal terminology, divorce and separation, parenting, support, property matters and other family law topics.
We have included government, court, legal education and community resources to help you find relevant information, prepare questions and better understand your options before speaking with a family lawyer. While these resources offer helpful general information, your circumstances are unique and may require legal advice tailored to your situation.
Court of King’s Bench
Information about family proceedings, court processes, forms and resources through the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta.
Government of Alberta
Government information about divorce, separation, parenting, support, annulment and other family law matters in Alberta.
Canadian Legal FAQs
A general legal information resource covering common legal questions and topics relevant to Alberta.
Legal Education Society of Alberta
Family law education and professional resources from the Legal Education Society of Alberta.
The Law Society of Alberta
A helpful glossary explaining common legal terms, including mediation, arbitration, litigation, guardianship, support and other terms you may encounter during a family law matter.
Canada Department of Justice
General information about Canadian family law, including divorce and separation, child support, parenting arrangements, spousal support and family justice services
Law Central Alberta
General legal information and resources to help Albertans understand issues that can arise during divorce or separation.
Calgary Resources
A Calgary community resource that connects people with phone and video counselling and other support services, including resources for families and individuals dealing with relationship challenges.
Family Law
Family law matters can raise questions long before you are ready to make a legal decision. These answers provide general information about some of the issues that we at Richmond Tymchuk Family Law LLP regularly help clients navigate.
Bring any relevant court documents, agreements, financial information and correspondence you already have. A clear overview of your circumstances, concerns and priorities will help your lawyer make the conversation more productive.
The timeline depends on whether issues such as parenting, support and property have already been resolved. An uncontested divorce may take only a few months, while a contested divorce can take considerably longer. A divorce generally takes effect 31 days after the court grants it.
Yes. We help clients resolve family law matters through negotiation, collaborative family law, mediation and arbitration, while remaining prepared to litigate when an agreement cannot be reached.
Legal fees depend on the complexity of your matter, the amount of time required, and the approach taken to reach a resolution. We discuss fees during the initial consultation.
Client privacy is taken seriously. Personal information is handled in accordance with legal and professional obligations, with disclosure limited to circumstances required to advance your matter, obtain professional assistance or comply with the law.
Our team aims to respond to client inquiries within 24 hours. The firm understands that family law matters often require timely guidance, so clear, responsive communication is central to its approach.
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