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Moving and the Divorce Act FAQ

FAQs and answers about divorced parents wanting to move, including giving notice and going to court.
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Moving With Children

Info sheet providing information for separated parents who wish to move with their children.
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Last Update: 2021

Moving With or Without Children

FAQS on Moving and Children.
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New Parents

Booklet providing detailed information about legal issues facing new parents, including during pregnancy, giving birth, and raising the child.
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Last Update: 2021

New Parents Video

Ten-minute animated overview of legal issues facing new parents, including during pregnancy, giving birth, and raising the child.
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Notions de base sur la location

Un guide facile à lire sur la location domiciliaire en Alberta. Ce guide fournit des renseignements juridiques généraux sur les lois de l'Alberta seulement.
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Nouveaux parents

Livret fournissant des informations détaillées sur les questions juridiques auxquelles sont confrontés les nouveaux parents, notamment pendant la grossesse, l'accouchement et l'éducation de l'enfant.
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Last Update: 2021

Nouveaux parents vidéo

Vidéo animée de 10 minutes sur les questions juridiques auxquelles sont confrontés les nouveaux parents, notamment pendant la grossesse, l'accouchement et l'éducation de l'enfant.
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Oaknet

Oaknet.ca is an excellent source of legal information on topics of interest to older Canadians.
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Occupational Health and Safety

FAQs and answers about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta, including joint health and safety committees and health and safety representatives.
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Ogalaanshaha Qareen

Somali Translation of Making an Enduring Power of Attorney.
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Last Update: 2021

OHS: A Safety Coordinator’s Perspective

LawNow article describing eight things workers should (and hopefully already) know about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta.
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Organ Donation

FAQs and answers about living donors and donations on death.
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Overtime

FAQs and answers about overtime under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including who is entitled to overtime and how it is calculated.
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Paggawa ng Habilin

Tagalog translation of Making a Will.
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Last Update: 2021

Paggawa ng isang Enduring Power of Attorney

Tagalog translation of Making an Enduring Power of Attorney.
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Last Update: 2021

Paggawa ng Personal na Direktibo

Tagalog translation of Making a Personal Directive.
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Last Update: 2021

Pang-aabuso sa Nakatatanda

Tagalog translation of Elder Abuse.
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Last Update: 2021

Parenting & Guardianship articles

Series of LawNow articles about parenting and guardianship topics, including shared parenting, COVID-19 and parenting, and relocations with children.
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Parenting After a Separation or Divorce

FAQs and answers about parenting arrangements and making decisions for a child after a separation or divorce.
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Parenting Time and Contact

Booklet providing detailed legal information about parenting issues after a separation or divorce, including parenting plans, and parenting and contact orders.
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Last Update: 2021

Parenting Time and Contact Video

Ten-minute animated overview of parenting legal issues after a separation or divorce, including parenting plans, and parenting and contact orders.
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Partage des biens

Livret fournissant des renseignements juridiques détaillés et des conseils pratiques sur le partage des biens en Alberta lorsqu'une relation prend fin.
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Last Update: 2021

Partage des biens vidéo

Vidéo animée de dix minutes sur la façon de diviser les biens en Alberta lorsqu'une relation prend fin.
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Pay

FAQs and answers about pay under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including minimum wage, deductions, and raises.
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PayDay Loans

Info sheet about pay day loans, including information on fees, repayment, cancellation and lender practices.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement

This sample agreement contains examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement – fillable

Sample Pet Agreement - Fillable Form
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Resume

In a pet resume you want to highlight your pet's best attributes and show that you are a responsible pet owner.
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Last Update: 2020

Plan Your Own Funeral

Webpage on OakNet with an overview of planning your own funeral.
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