How Can Alberta Improve Its Family Justice System?

Official title: Family justice system engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Justice & Rights
Alberta asked residents about their experiences with the family justice system. The province wanted feedback on its Family Justice Strategy, which offers pre-court services like mediation and counselling. These services help families resolve disputes about divorce, child support, and parenting without going to court.

Why This Matters

Going through a divorce or custody dispute? This affects how you'd access help. Alberta's trying to make family law less stressful and expensive by offering mediation before court. If you've navigated this system—or might someday—your experience matters.

What Could Change

The feedback will shape how Alberta expands its Family Justice Strategy to Red Deer in early 2025. Services like mediation and family court counsellors could become more widely available. The province may adjust how it supports people representing themselves in court.

Key Issues

  • How well is the family justice system working for Albertans?
  • Is the Family Justice Strategy successful in Edmonton and Calgary?
  • How should pre-court services be implemented in Red Deer?

How to Participate

  1. The online survey ran from November 22 to December 20, 2024. This consultation is now closed.
  2. Learn about the Parenting After Separation course and family court counsellor services.

What Happened

Survey responses and roundtable discussions will help the government understand how the family justice system is working, evaluate the success of the Family Justice Strategy in Edmonton and Calgary, and prepare to implement the strategy in Red Deer in early 2025. Results are currently under review.

Key Documents