Canada Global(Web News)A new family justice strategy will make it easier for Albertans to deal with family court cases.
Resolving family matters outside the courts can reduce stress on children and families. The Government of Alberta is improving the family justice system to help Albertans, especially those who present themselves to resolve issues such as divorce, spousal support agreements, parental responsibility arrangements or child custody. Support orders, fast resolution of family law issues.
Currently, family justice services vary from court to court, and whether Albertans have access to specific services depends on which court or jurisdiction their case falls under. The new Family Justice Strategy will help harmonize services at both the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, so that Albertans can access the same services regardless of which court they appear in. are The Government of Alberta worked with the Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta to develop this strategy.
“The Government of Alberta is making the family justice system more accessible to ease the pressure on Albertans to deal with family law matters during an already difficult time. We are expanding pre-court services to help Albertans file claims or A range of services can be accessed before a court appearance.”
Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General
The Family Justice Strategy received a $5 million investment from the 2023 budget to expand pre-court services in Edmonton and Calgary. These services, including alternative dispute resolution, family court counselors, and parenting interventions, can help Albertans decide whether they want to settle a family matter out of court or through the court system if they decide to go to court. To understand the work better.
In addition, the Government of Alberta is introducing the Family Resolution Hub online tool to provide information to Albertans dealing with family law matters. When Albertans are starting a divorce case, applying for guardianship or renegotiating a parenting arrangement, the Family Resolution Hub will provide a new way to explore their options and next steps. The platform will be available to Albertans across the province in December.
“Coordinated coordination efforts to support families are well-understood. We applaud the ways in which the Family Justice Strategy service delivery model provides links to alternative dispute resolution resources and qualified mediation practitioners.” We look forward to partnering in improving and promoting the well-being of Alberta families.”
Lynn King, Executive Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta A
new family justice strategy being rolled out in Alberta courts will give struggling parents a chance to navigate their supportive parenting duties and related issues. They can handle these difficulties in a non-adversarial and more family-friendly manner. Family conflict resolution, in most cases, significantly reduces the financial and emotional costs to families as well as the time required to reach a resolution. does.”
Sharon J. Crooks, Board Chair, Alberta Family Mediation Society
Family law cases in Alberta are heard in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and the Alberta Court of Justice.
• Each year, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench serves approximately 60,000 hears new civil and family cases, adjudicates 9,000 divorces and hears 350 civil and family cases.
• The Alberta Court of Justice hears approximately 17,000 family and child protection cases annually.
