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Calgary Family Law Resources for Fathers

Fathers in Calgary navigating family law matters, including divorce, child support, and parenting disputes, have access to a range of resources to protect their rights and support their children. Family law resources for fathers in Calgary include legal aid, court self-help centres, and family lawyers who specialize in fathers’ rights …

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How to Prepare for Family Law Court

Preparing for family court in Calgary requires completing mandatory pre-court requirements, organizing financial and parenting documents, and understanding the steps involved in the court process. Proper preparation ensures that all procedural and documentation requirements are met before attending court. How the Calgary Family Law Court Process Works Family law matters …

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The New Family Focused Protocol

On January 2, 2026, the Court of King’s Bench in Alberta launched its new Family Focused Protocol (FFP). The FFP is a new framework for handling family and divorce cases in Alberta’s Court of King’s Bench. It replaces the old Family Docket Court and other interim procedures, such as Morning …

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How to Change Child Custody in Alberta

When a relationship involving children ends, parents must make decisions about how to share care and make important decisions for their children.  Parenting arrangements are not permanent, and as children grow and family circumstances evolve, an existing child custody or parenting order may no longer reflect what is best for …

Parenting in a Pandemic

Parenting in a time of Pandemic

Along with the COVID-19 Pandemic have come court applications by parents seeking to change their parenting plans because of disagreements as to the other parent’s perceived lack of compliance with social distancing guidelines. A small but growing body of case law has generated common-sense principles that should be observed by …