Family Law Toolkit for Albertans Experiencing Domestic Violence
These resources have been developed by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) for Albertans experiencing domestic violence and the frontline service workers who assist them. Resources address family-based legal issues that Albertans fleeing domestic violence need to consider before and after they have left an abusive relationship. The series covers:
- Clare’s Law
- Child Custody and Parenting Orders
- Domestic Violence: How the Police Can Help
- Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
- Exclusive Possession Orders
- Financial Support Options
- Gathering Evidence of Abuse
- If You’re Thinking of Leaving
- Leaving an Abusive Relationship… If you are not a Canadian citizen
- No Contact Orders – Flowchart
- Peace Bonds
- Planning for an Emergency
- Preparing for Court
- King’s Bench Protection Orders
- Renting and Domestic Violence: Ending Your Lease Early
- Restraining Orders
- Serving Documents on an Abusive Party
- Working with a Family Law Lawyer
- Writing an Affidavit
- What is Abuse?
For a complete list of resources in the Families and the Law: Domestic Violence Series please visit CPLEA’s publication page at www.cplea.ca/publications/. Select Family Law from the drop down menu.