Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench and Provincial Court have increased in-person hearings as of July 6, 2020. The court has announced that all persons entering Alberta courthouses must wear a mask while in any public area of the courthouse, subject to certain exceptions. Masks are available from security at the entrance of the courthouse for those who may not have one. Social distancing must also be maintained.
Related Posts
Legal Coaching & Limited Scope Services
Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services is a website offered by the Alberta Legal Coaches and Limited Services Society. Latitude…
30 Jul 2020
Changes to Federal Family Law Legislation in 2020
Changes are being made to the Divorce Act; the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act; and the Garnishment, Attachment…
10 Feb 2020
Family Law and Child Development: The Brain Story
The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative facilitates research into early brain development, addiction, and mental health treatment. Lifelong health is shaped…
17 Aug 2019
Understanding Spousal Support
When spouses separate and divorce, one spouse may be entitled to receive spousal support from the other spouse. Spousal support…
24 Feb 2020
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mandatory Before Scheduling a Family Law Trial
The Alberta Rules of Court require that an Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) process occur before a family law trial can…
13 Jan 2020
SUSPENSION OF COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH HEARINGS EXTENDED TO MAY 31
The Court of Queen’s Bench has announced that the suspension of non-emergency and non-urgent court hearings has been extended to…
23 Apr 2020
COVID-19 AND FAMILY VIOLENCE: PART 2
Jennifer Koshan, Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, has posted Part 2 to her blog…
Suspension of limitation periods in Alberta due to COVID-19
In the early days of the pandemic, Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General issued a Ministerial Order suspending limitation…
11 Aug 2020
New Online Portal for Court of Queen’s Bench Search Requests
On April 9, 2021 Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench announced a new online portal for submitting search requests, including requests…
13 Apr 2021
Revised Practice Notes 7 and 8 Effective May 1, 2019
The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta revised Family Practice Note 7 and Family Practice Note 8 effective May 1,…
31 Aug 2019
Checklist for Filing Desk Divorce Packages
In Alberta, applications for divorce must be submitted to the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta (rather than the Provincial…
11 Apr 2022
Collaborative Family Law: A Style of Practice
This article posted on the CBA National website may be of interest to anyone considering Collaborative Family Law. Latitude Family…
31 Jul 2019
Upcoming Changes to the Divorce Act
On March 1, 2021, changes to the Divorce Act come into effect. We have prepared a brief summary of some…
23 Feb 2021
Update on Latitude Family Law’s Continuing Operations
Latitude Family Law expresses appreciation to our staff, our clients, and our colleagues in the family bar for coming together…
29 May 2020
Template Social Distancing Clauses
Canadians continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with the guidance of the various Provincial and Territorial health authorities. Although…
17 Jul 2020