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Auctions - Buying and Selling

If you buy or sell goods through a public auction in Alberta, it is important to know that the business holding the auction must be licensed by the province and post security. The Fair Trading Act, the Public Auctions Regulation and Section 57 of the Sale of Goods Act regulate public auction businesses in Alberta. This tipsheet outlines the rules and regulations that must be followed by Alberta businesses that sell goods by public auction.

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Filing a Consumer Complaint with Service Alberta
The Consumer Investigations Unit (CIU) of Service Alberta is responsible for Alberta’s consumer protection and tenancy laws. This infosheet explains how to file a consumer complaint with Service Alberta and when an investigation maybe opened, as well as other options available to consumers.
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Challenging Your Lawyer's Bill - What Can You Do?

If you have a legal bill that seems too high for the work that was done on your behalf, did you know that you have an option to possibly get it reduced? This process is unique to the legal profession and is set out in the Alberta Rules of Court. The review process applies not only to a legal bill and disbursements but also applies to retainer agreements. Find out more information in this publication provided by the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre.

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You and Your Lawyer (Calgary Legal Guidance)

This Dial-A-Law topic discussed how to choose a lawyer, legal fees and what to do if you are dissatisfied with your lawyer.

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Lawyers Fees Review and Assessment

Get a lawyer’s fee or charge reviewed to see if it can be reduced or dismissed. Use this service to have a Notice of Appointment for Review document prepared, filed and served to your lawyer.

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Jury Duty

Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system. Through participation in the jury system, people in a community play a direct role in the administration of justice and help to maintain all of our own rights and freedoms. On this webpage you will find information on serving on a jury, eligibility and information regarding a Juror Summons.

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General Information Booklet: Guardianship, Parenting, Custody, Access and Contact

This booklet will give you general information about the law relating to guardianship, parenting, custody, access and contact.and the principles applied by the court when deciding matters relating to the care of children. If your application deals with these issues, you should read this booklet before starting to fill out your court forms. This information is general in nature, and is not intended to be an in-depth discussion of all legal issues relating to children.  

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Court of King's Bench - Court Procedures Booklets

The booklets are a series of plain language family court booklets (divorce forms and instructions) to enable parties to better understand and access the court for applications dealing with custody, access, child support or spousal support under the Divorce Act.

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Student Legal Services of Edmonton - Family Law Project

The Family Law Project provides basic legal information on the following topics:

  • Divorce
  • Separation
  • Parenting TIme
  • Child and Spousal Support (also referred to as "maintenance")
  • Family property
  • Adult interdependent partnerships (often referred to as "common-law relationships")
  • Where to go if you need more in-depth information or help

In addition, the Family Law Project assists people in obtaining uncomplicated child support orders and variations, as well as related applications. A volunteer from the Family Law Project may be able to assist you in court if you meet our eligibility criteria. Please call to determine whether we can help you with your issue. The Family Law Project also provides a monthly Do-Your-Own-Divorce Clinic. Please call to obtain more information and to determine whether we can help you with your divorce.

NOTE: Changes to Family Law in Alberta ... The laws about property division for unmarried couples changed on January 1, 2020. The new rules are similar to those that apply to married couples.

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Order a Courtroom Transcript

How to order a Provincial Court or Court of King's Bench courtroom transcript.

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