Mandatory requirements for Court of King’s Bench and Court of Justice in Edmonton and Calgary
Before beginning any family law action you have to complete the mandatory requirements
- Parenting After Separation (PAS) (if children under 18 will be affected)
- Financial Disclosure Statement (if you are filing an application for support or property division)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Meeting with a Family Court Counsellor (FCC) (if you are representing yourself)
Overview
For a third party or a parent that’s not a guardian, a Contact Order:
- sets out their allowed contact with the child – in-person visits, phone calls, letters, etc.
- doesn’t give them responsibilities and rights over the child
How to apply
Step 1. Fill out the forms
Speak with a court forms information coordinator if you need assistance.
Step 2. File your order
Do this at the same court, in the same location, where you’ve either:
- already been to court with the other party
- started any court action that hasn’t gone to court
If you haven’t done either of these things, file your claim at any court in Alberta.
Note: If you don’t come to court, the judge may make an order in your absence.