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Resolving Family Law Disputes

Booklet with detailed legal information about options for resolving family law disputes in Alberta, both in and out of court.
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Last Update: 2021

Resolving Family Law Disputes Video

Ten-minute animated overview of options for resolving family law disputes in Alberta, both in and out of court.
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Restraining Orders

Info sheet about restraining orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
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Last Update: 2021

Reverse Mortgages

A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners to turn a portion of their home's equity into cash without having to sell their home.
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Last Update: 2020

Ride at Your Own Risk: Amusement parks and liability

LawNow article about safety standards and waivers that patrons of amusement parks should know about.
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Road to Accountability Handbook

Having good accountability and transparency practices can enhance the credibility of a charity.
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Last Update: 2011

Road to Accountability Self Diagnostics

The booklet helps small and mid-size registered charities and non-profit organizations to assess their accountability and transparency practices.
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Last Update: 2011

Roommate Agreement

This sample agreement is meant only to be a guide to assist you in developing your own rental agreement, and may include terms that do not apply to your situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Roommate Agreement – fillable

Sample Roommate Agreement Fillable Form.
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Last Update: 2020

S’adresser à la police

Apprenez ce qui se passe lorsque vous signalez un cas de violence domestique à la police et comment celle-ci peut vous aider.
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Last Update: 2023

Safety and Security for Landlords

Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants.
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Last Update: 2019

Safety and Security for Tenants

Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants.
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Last Update: 2019

Sameynta Warqada Ogalaanshaha Wakiilka

Somali Translation of Making a Personal Directive.
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Last Update: 2021

Searching Court Records

Information about how to search court records in Alberta, as well as the fees for doing so.
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Separation Agreement Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when preparing a separation agreement, including parenting arrangements, financial support, dividing property, and more.
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Last Update: 2021

Separation and Divorce

Booklet providing detailed legal information and practical tips about separation and divorce processes in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2021

Separation and Divorce Video

Ten-minute animated overview of separation and divorce processes in Alberta.
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Séparation et divorce

Livret fournissant des renseignements juridiques détaillés et des conseils pratiques sur les processus de séparation et de divorce en Alberta.
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Last Update: 2021

Séparation et divorce vidéo

Vidéo animée de dix minutes sur les options de règlement des différends en droit de la famille en Alberta, tant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur des tribunaux.
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Serving Court Documents

Info sheet for civil and family court about how to serve court documents on the other parties.
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Last Update: 2021

Serving Documents on an Abusive Party

Info sheet with tips for how to serve legal documents on an abusive party.
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Last Update: 2021

Seven Steps to Solving a Legal Problem

Info sheet with seven practical steps for solving a legal problem.
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Last Update: 2019

Sexual Violence: Civil Law Remedies

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing the civil law remedies available to those who have experienced sexual violence.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Consent

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing the law around consenting to sexual activities.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Getting Legal Help

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence listing options for getting legal help, including legal information, and finding and talking to a lawyer.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Reporting Sexual Violence to Police

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing how to report a crime to police, along with an overview of the criminal justice system process and people.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Responding to Sexual Violence

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing legal options available to someone who has experienced sexual violence.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Sex Trafficking

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing sex trafficking, including the laws and Human Trafficking Protection Orders in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Sexual Violence in the Workplace

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing legal options for responding to sexual violence in the workplace, including human rights and OHS laws.
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Last Update: 2021

Sexual Violence: Sexual Violence within a Family

Info sheet in a series on Sexual Violence describing how a person experiencing abuse by a family member can get help.
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Last Update: 2021

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