Family Law Toolkit for Albertans Experiencing Domestic Violence

These resources hae 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:

1. Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act
2. Clare's Law
3. Child Custody and Parenting Orders
4. Domestic Violence: How the Police Can Help
5. Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs)
6. Exclusive Possession Orders
7. Financial Support Options
8. Gathering Evidence of Abuse
9. If You’re Thinking of Leaving
10. Leaving an Abusive Relationship… If you are not a Canadian citizen
11. No Contact Orders – Flowchart
12. Peace Bonds
13. Planning for an Emergency
14. Preparing for Court
15. King’s Bench Protection Orders
16. Renting and Domestic Violence: Ending Your Lease Early
17. Restraining Orders
18. Serving Documents on an Abusive Party
19. Working with a Family Law Lawyer
20. Writing an Affidavit
21. What is Abuse?

For a complete list of resources in the Families and the Law: Domestic Violence Series please visit CPLEAs publication page at www.cplea.ca/publications/. Select Family Law from the drop down menu.