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Marriage and Divorce
Are you going through a major life change? Here you will find information about marriage, separation, and divorce, including resources on dividing up matrimonial property and changing your name.
The resources on this page were hand-picked by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta's team of librarians as a good place to start.
For a broader range of resources, see the following keywords:
Marriage, Divorce and separation
Suggested Resources
This resource is from the Student Legal Services and includes information about; Your Legal Name; Changing Your Own Name; Naming Your Child; and Changing Your Child's Name and Referral Numbers (related to changing your name). This resource is also available to downloaded as a PDF.
Related keywords: Common law relationships (16), Divorce and separation (41), Marriage (26)
The Collaborative Family Law Process is about cooperation, not confrontation where clients sign a contract agreeing not to go to court. It is mediation and problem solving with collaborative lawyers where clients try to understand each other. Each client is responsible for information gathering and solutions. This website features general information about collaborative law (definitions, process, resources) and a list of collaborative law professionals in Alberta.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41), Lawyers (49), Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (43)
These online FAQs are provided by Canadian Legal FAQs, a website of the Legal Resource Centre. These FAQs deal with divorce and provide information regarding: Divorce Act; Grounds for Divorce; Children and Divorce; Custody; Access; Child Support; and Mobility Rights.
Related keywords: Child support (27), Custody and access (32), Divorce and separation (41), Spousal support (16)
You may obtain the kit which contains the forms required, plus information on how to get the process started from most stationary stores and also the Queen's Printer Bookstore located in Edmonton and Calgary. Note: The item must be ordered; it cannot be downloaded.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41)
This publication from the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and the Children's Legal and Educational Resource Centre (CLERC) is designed to answer questions that young people have about separation and/or divorce. It is intended to assist adults including parents, service providers and professionals who work with young people to help them understand the questions and issues of young people in the family law context. It is not intended to answer every question but attempts to focus on the most common questions asked by young people, with a few additional questions and comments relevant for adults. (PDF - 33 pages)
Related keywords: Custody and access (32), Divorce and separation (41)
This online resource is from the Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Includes information about: Vocabulary; Should I Get A Divorce?; Can I Get A Divorce?; Reasons Why A Judge May Not Let You Get A Divorce; How Can I Get A Divorce? - Your Options; Can I Get A Divorce In Alberta?; Steps In A Divorce. This resource is also available for download as a PDF.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41)
These links are provided by the Government of Alberta and are intended for those who are considering or are going through divorce. There are links related to: Mediation; Finding a Lawyer; Finding Your Own Legal Information; Filing for Divorce; Ordering a Divorce Certificate; Changing Your Name; Changing Your Address; Child Support; Government Financial Assistance Programs; Custody and Access; Counselling and Assistance; and Family Violence Help and Prevention Resources.
Related keywords: Child support (27), Custody and access (32), Divorce and separation (41)
This online resource is provided by Service Alberta. It contains information about: Before You Get Married; Contacting a Marriage Officiant; Marriage Ceremony Requirements; Civil Ceremonies; Religious Ceremonies; as well as information about: Marriage Documents; Married Last Name; Marriage Commissioner Listing; Marriage Licenses; Marriage Officiants; Ordering Marriage Certificates and Documents; Permanent Marriage Commissioner Appointments; Registration of Marriages; Religious Organizations and Clergy Registration; Temporary Marriage Commissioner Appointments; and a link to the Vital Statistics Office.
Related keywords: Marriage (26)
This online resource is from the Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Includes information about what Marriage is and property within a Marriage. This resource is also available to download as a PDF.
Related keywords: Marriage (26)
These online FAQs are a publication of the Legal Resource Centre and provide answers to common questions such as: When I get married, do I have to take my husband's last name?; We would like to write our own marriage vows. Are there some things that we must include?; What laws must we follow to get married?; What does "capacity to marry" mean?; Must we get a licence to marry?; What happens if we break the laws about getting married?; I would really like my best friend to marry my fiancé and I. Is this possible?; My fiancé and I want to get married in a foreign country. Can we do this?; My spouse and I live in Alberta but were married in a foreign country. Do we have to register our marriage in Alberta?; and I married someone who is a foreign citizen. Can my spouse automatically enter Canada?
Related keywords: Marriage (26)
This online resource is from the Student Legal Services of Edmonton. Includes information about: Background; Eligibility; Procedure; Division Of Property; Matters To Be Considered In The Distribution Of Property; Property Held Outside Alberta; Possession of the Matrimonial Home; Marriage and Separation Agreements. This resource is also available for download as a PDF.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41)
This online version of a booklet from the Department of Justice Canada can help children between the ages of nine and twelve to learn about family law, and can also help them realize it's normal for them to have an emotional response to their parents' separation. It is also available to download as a PDF.
Related keywords: Divorce and separation (41)
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Did you know?
The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta's Law for Foreign Brides website offers information to help you prepare yourself before saying "I Do!" to a Canadian.
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