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Child Welfare: Court Seating Chart and Tips for CFYEA Hearings

Info sheet with a seating chart and tips for hearings under Alberta's Child, Family and Youth Enhancement Act.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: I Do Not Agree With a Decision Made By Children’s Services

Info sheet providing information about your options if you do not agree with a decision made by Alberta Children's Services.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: I Have Been Contacted by Children’s Services

Info sheet on what to do if Alberta Children's Services contacts you about a child in your home or care.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: My Child is Abusing Drugs

Info sheet describing how to apply for a Protection Order under the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act if your child is abusing drugs or alcohol.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: Parent or Guardian?

Info sheet defining a parent and a guardian under Alberta laws.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: Someone Is Trying to Become a Guardian of My Child

Info sheet on opposing a private guardianship order if someone is applying to become your child's private guardian under Alberta's Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: What Happens If a Child is Apprehended

Chart showing the process of what happens when a child is apprehended by Alberta Children's Services.
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Last Update: 2017

Children and Parenting after Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet describing legal issues around parenting and children if you are leaving an abusive relationship.
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Last Update: 2021

Clare’s Law

Info sheet describing Clare's Law, including what it is and how Albertans at risk of domestic violence can get information about potentially harmful intimate partners.
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Last Update: 2021

Collection Agencies

Info sheet covering illegal collection agency practices and information on agreements with debt repayment agencies.
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Last Update: 2020

Collection and Debt Repayment

FAQs and answers about debt, collection agencies and debt repayment agencies.
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Condo Law – Board Conduct

Board members must follow standards of conduct in running the condo corporation, this tip sheet explains what those standards are.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Bylaws

Bylaws govern condominiums, if you are a condo owner or a condo board member, this tip sheet outlines what you need to know about bylaws.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Bylaws are Not Being Followed

Condo board members have the power to enforce the condo corporation's bylaws, these are steps they can take if the bylaws are not followed.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Documents 101

If you are on a condo board, you should understand the condo documents outlined in this tipsheet and the information they contain.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Election to Board

A condo board of directors (known as the board) is a group of individuals. This booklet answers some FAQs about condo boards
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – First Time Board Members

If you are a board member for the first time, this is a checklist and tips to help you in your new role.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Handling Disputes with Owners & Tenants

Condo boards have no specific dispute resolution mechanisms, these are some general dispute resolution tips
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Hiring a Manager

Many condo corporations will hire a manager (or company) to look after the condo complex. These are tips for hiring and working with a condo manager.
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Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Meetings

A brief guide to a condominium's three key meetings - board meetings, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meetings.
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Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Rental Units

The Condominium Property Act addresses the rental process, including what happens before, during and after a tenancy
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Requests for Information

A condo corporation has a legal obligation to respond to requests for certain information, depending on what is requested and who makes the request.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Reserve Fund Guide

Condo corporations must establish and maintain a reserve fund to cover costs of major repairs of its property.
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Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – Self-managing a Condo

If a condo is self-managed, the condo board is responsible for all aspects of the property. This info is for condo boards considering self-management.
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Last Update: 2021

Condo Law – The Big 3

Condo contributions (also known as condo fees), special assessments and reserve funds are different. The following tip sheet will help clarify how they differ.
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Last Update: 2020

Contact in Sports: Acceptable or criminal assault?

LawNow article looking at whether contact in sports is legally acceptable or considered criminal assault.
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Contact with a Child

FAQs and answers about contact with a child for those who are not parents or guardians, under the Divorce Act and Alberta's Family Law Act.
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Contracts and Consumer Information

FAQs and answers covering basic concepts of contract law.
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Cost of Credit Disclosure

FAQs and answers about cost of credit disclosures, including what they are, how they are regulated and required information.
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Court Appearances and Orders

Info sheet for civil and family court about going to court to ask the judge for an order.
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Last Update: 2021

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