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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 Assault is on the Rise in Canada

LawNow article discussing the increase in sexual assault crimes in Canada, including its impact on victims.
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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

Shared Accommodation Problems: What Can A Tenant Do?

LawNow article about what tenants can do when they have problems living with roommates or sharing living space with their landlord.
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Shared Accomodation

Booklet about your legal rights and responsibilities if you live with a roommate or your landlord.
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Last Update: 2021

Sharing Intimate Images Without Consent

Info sheet describing the criminal law prohibiting sharing intimate images without consent of the person shown.
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Last Update: 2022

Short-term Rentals

Webpage on Canadian Legal FAQs on short-term rentals in Edmonton and Calgary.
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Signifier des documents à un auteur de mauvais traitements

Fiche d'info contenant des conseils sur la manière de signifier des documents juridiques à une partie violente.
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Last Update: 2023

Small Business Essentials: An employment lawyer’s perspective

LawNow article describing three essentials all small business owners should have in place: employment agreements, policies, and termination letters and releases.
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So You Want to Make a Will in Alberta? 

LawNow article with answers to common questions CPLEA receives about making a Will in Alberta.
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Social Media Posts and Employment: A perilous playground

LawNow article about how an employee's social media or Internet activity can have unexpected impacts on their employer and their job.
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Some Jerks Don’t Grow Out of It: 10 Tips for Handling an Office Bully

Article with 10 practical tips for handling an office bully, including keeping records and who to talk to.
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Sources of Law

Short video about the sources of law in Canada, including legislation and common law.
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Soutien financier

Brochure fournissant des informations juridiques détaillées sur le soutien financier après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, pour partenaires et pour époux.
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Last Update: 2021

Soutien financier vidéo

Vidéo animé de dix minutes sur le soutien financier après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, pour partenaires et pour époux.
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Taking over a lease

Webpage on Laws for Landlords and Tenants website with key information on taking over a lease via sublet or assignment.
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Temps parental et contacts

Livret fournissant des informations juridiques détaillées sur les questions parentales après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les plans parentaux et les ordonnances parentales et de contact.
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Last Update: 2021

Temps parental et contacts vidéo

Vidéo de 10 minutes sur les questions juridiques liées au rôle parental après une séparation ou un divorce (plans parentaux, les ordonnances parentales et de contact, etc.)
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