Family law legislation
Why was the Alberta Family Law Act introduced? The legal needs of Alberta families are constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to ensure provincial legislation is up-to-date to respond to those needs.
The Family Law Act incorporates recommendations from the Alberta Law Reform Institute and the 1998 MLA Review of the Maintenance Enforcement Program and Child Access. It also reflects proposed changes to the federal Divorce Act.
Alberta Justice conducted the Family Law Reform Project, which included an examination of all provincial legislation that affects family law to see how the laws can be updated, consolidated and made easier to understand. Public input on a variety of issues was also gathered in early 2002.
The project highlighted a number of areas where family law could be updated and streamlined for Albertans. Those changes were introduced in the Family Law Act.
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Alberta Family Law Reform ProjectAlbertans have told us they want family law made simpler and more accessible. In response, Alberta Justice undertook the Family Law Reform Project, a review of all provincial family laws to see how they can be updated, consolidated and made more understandable for Albertans.