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)
Eligibility
You can apply for a Custody and Access Order if:
- you want to gain the rights and responsibilities for your child
- you want to gain access rights to visit your child
- your divorce action has started
- your child lives in Alberta
How to apply
Step 1. Prepare the forms
In the Application for Custody and Access info pack, fill out these forms:
- Family Law Application for Custody and Access
- Affidavit – Custody and Access
- Affidavit of Personal Service
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.