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Abuse and the Law in Alberta

  • About Abuse
    • What is Abuse?
    • Abuse & the Law
    • Experiencing Abuse
    • Being a Support
    • For Landlords
    • People Causing Harm
  • Leaving
    • Making a Plan
    • Non-Canadian Citizens
    • Children & Pets
    • Finances
    • Ending A Lease
  • Keeping the Abuser Away
    • Orders Overview
    • Emergency Protection Orders
    • King’s Bench Protection Orders
    • Exclusive Possession Orders
    • Restraining Orders
    • Peace Bonds
  • Getting Help
    • Going to Police
    • Clare’s Law
    • Evidence
    • Going to Court
    • Legal Help
    • Non-Legal Help
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Legal Help

If you are experiencing abuse, know that legal help is available.

Legal help can include legal information, getting advice from a lawyer, speaking with a court support worker or advocate to help you understand the legal process, and more.

Non-legal help is also available.

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Legal Information

Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta: Free legal information about a variety of topics, including:

  • Abuse & Family Violence
  • Family & Relationships
  • Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords
  • Going to Court

Court & Justice Services: Resolution and court supports for people involved in legal disputes, including finding and preparing court forms. 

Association des jurists d’expression francaise de l’Alberta: Centre albertain d’information juridique.

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Find a Lawyer

Legal Aid Alberta: Help with family violence and family issues across Alberta, including the Emergency Protection Order Program.

Edmonton Community Legal Centre (ECLC): Free legal clinic in Edmonton. Call for hours and eligibility.

Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG): Free legal clinic in Calgary. Call for hours and eligibility.

Women’s Centre of Calgary Legal Advice Clinics: Free legal help by women for women in Calgary. 

Central Alberta Legal Clinic: Free legal clinics across Alberta. Call for hours and eligibility. Red Deer | Medicine Hat | Fort McMurray | Lloydminster  

Grande Prairie Legal Guidance: Free legal clinic in Grande Prairie. Call for hours and eligibility.

Lethbridge Legal Guidance: Free legal clinic in Lethbridge. Call for hours and eligibility.

Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services: List of lawyers offering legal coaching and limited scope retainers.

Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral Program: Provides names of three lawyers. Each lawyer to provide free half-hour consultation.

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More Resources

Alberta Law Libraries: Help with legal research and navigating legal information. Locations across the province.

Alberta Courts: Information about the Provincial Court, Court of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal, including court forms and programs.

CanLII: Search for legislation and case law across Canada.

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Glossary

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Last Updated: 2022

The original version of this website was created in partnership with Northern Lakes College and funded by Status of Women Canada.

Disclaimer

This website provides legal information about abuse and the law in Alberta only. It does not provide legal advice. Laws may be different in other provinces. Read the full Disclaimer

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Territory Acknowledgement

The Centre for Public Legal Education respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 territories, the traditional lands of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

About CPLEA

This website is a project of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA). CPLEA is dedicated to making the law understandable for Albertans. For more information, visit: www.cplea.ca.

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