Abuse
Webpages on OakNet discussing abuse for older adults, including forms of abuse, getting help, and more resources.
Abuse of Older Adults FAQ
FAQs and answers about abuse of older adults, including preventing abuse and keeping the abuser away.
Alberta’s New Harassment Tort
LawNow article about the new tort of harassment in Alberta common law.
Capacity
Info sheet defining capacity, why it's important and when it's assessed.
Last Update: 2025
Elder Abuse
Booklet describing the different forms of elder abuse and tools to prevent and stop abuse of older adults.
Last Update: 2025
Emergency Protection Orders
Info sheet about Emergency Protection Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Exclusive Possession Orders
Info sheet about Exclusive Possession Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Family Law 101
Booklet providing an overview of the laws that apply to families and relationships, including about adoption, child support, spousal or partner support, dividing property, divorce and resolving disputes.
Last Update: 2024
Gathering Evidence of Abuse
Info sheet with practical tips for gathering evidence of abuse in case a person experiencing abuse must go to court.
Last Update: 2021
Going to the Police about an Abusive Relationship
Info sheet with information about making a criminal complaint about an abusive partner, Victims' Services, and peace bonds.
Last Update: 2021
Help with Finances when Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Info sheet with information on options for financial help if you leave an abusive relationship, including government benefits, and partner, spousal and child support.
Last Update: 2021
Keeping the Abuser Away
Info sheet providing an overview of the different court orders available to keep an abuser away.
Last Update: 2021
King’s Bench Protection Orders
Info sheet about King's Bench Protection Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Legal Info for Senior Albertans
Guided pathway with a series of questions and information about elder abuse, including how to identify, prevent and deal with it.
Renting and Ending Your Lease Early when Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Info sheet about how to end a rental lease early while in an abusive relationship.
Last Update: 2021
Restraining Orders
Info sheet about restraining orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
Last Update: 2021
Serving Documents on an Abusive Party
Info sheet with tips for how to serve legal documents on an abusive party.
Last Update: 2021
The Many Forms of Harassment
LawNow article discussing the many forms of harassment, including as discrimination, sexual harassment and criminal behaviour.
What is Abuse?
Info sheet describing the different forms of abuse.
Last Update: 2021
Willownet
A CPLEA website all about abuse and the law in Alberta, with information about leaving the abuse, keeping the abuser away, and getting help.