January 2026
What’s Inside
- King’s Bench Family Law Process Changes
- Upcoming Webinars
Court of King’s Bench family law process has changed!
REMINDER!! The Court of King’s Bench family law process changed on January 2, 2026!
The new Family Focused Protocol (FFP) applies to most current and new family cases in the Court of King’s Bench. To ensure you and your clients are in the know, we’ve updated our resources.
New webpage: Go to the Court of King’s Bench
We’ve added a new page to our family law website that explains the different processes for resolving cases as well as the five main steps in the new Regular Family Process under the FFP. (French version COMING SOON!)
New Video: Family law process in the Court of King’s Bench – COMING SOON!
This video will explain the Regular Family Process. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for this new video.
New info sheet: Family law process in the Court of King’s Bench
We’ve created a handy two-page tip sheet that provides a brief overview of the new process. Available now to download or order a printed copy!
LawNow article: Coming January 2026: The Family Focused Protocol
Read our latest LawNow article about the new process, including why the Court is making the change and supports for self-represented litigants.
CPLEA Webinar Series
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Uncover the basics of Canadian legal culture: the rule of law, authority, where laws come from, and how the court system operates.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
From uniforms to deductions, work computers to emails on personal phones – learn what your employer can and cannot require under the law.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
We’ll separate facts from fiction about renting laws in Alberta. Find out what landlords and tenants are legally allowed to do – and what’s off-limits.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Credit cards, payday loans, and installment plans all come with legal strings. Learn how to avoid common financial traps and protect your money.
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