CS Legal Group · Edmonton
Family Law & Community Resources
Helpful information for families navigating separation, parenting challenges and changes at home. These independent resources are intended to support informed decisions and access to appropriate services.
Federal Child Support Guidelines
Child Support Calculator
Use the Government of Canada's official 2025 Child Support Table Look-up to estimate the basic monthly support amount. The lookup uses the paying parent's gross annual income, province or territory of residence, and number of children.
Open Official Child Support CalculatorAn external Government of Canada tool. The updated federal tables apply from October 1, 2025 onward. For earlier periods, different tables may apply.
Ways to resolve family disputes
Mediation & Collaborative Family Law
Mediation
A neutral mediator helps people discuss disagreements and explore mutually acceptable solutions. Depending on the circumstances, mediation may help with parenting, support and other family matters.
Alberta family mediation informationCollaborative Family Law
In a collaborative process, parties and their lawyers work toward negotiated agreements rather than contested litigation. Suitability depends on each family's situation.
Our collaborative family law informationNeither approach is appropriate in every situation, particularly where family violence, coercion or a serious imbalance of power prevents safe participation.
Alberta education programs
Parenting After Separation
Parenting After Separation (PAS)
An Alberta course covering the effects of separation on children, communication, parenting plans and dispute resolution. It may be required for certain court proceedings.
Learn about PASFamilies in High Conflict (PASHC)
An additional course for those who have completed PAS, with a focus on boundaries, disengagement and reducing children's exposure to ongoing parental conflict.
Alberta course registrationEdmonton and Alberta
Counselling, Social Work & Newcomer Support
211 Alberta
A searchable directory and referral service for social workers, family programs, community resources, housing and other supports.
Find community servicesChanging Together
Support, information and community services for immigrant women and their families.
Visit Changing TogetherAlberta Immigrant Women & Children's Centre
Settlement, community and family-oriented programming for immigrant women and children.
Visit the CentreEdmonton Newcomer Centre
Settlement, language, employment and other support services for newcomers, including eligible refugees.
Find newcomer servicesHelp when safety is a concern
Family Violence & Emergency Shelters
If you or your children need a safe place to stay or advice about family violence, dedicated support organizations can help.
WIN House · Edmonton
Emergency shelter, crisis intervention and resources for people fleeing gender-based violence.
Visit WIN HouseIf there is immediate danger, call 911. For other local assistance, 211 Alberta can help identify appropriate services.
These resources are provided for general information and are operated independently of CS Legal Group. Listing an organization does not imply endorsement, a formal referral partnership or a lawyer–client relationship. Program eligibility and availability may change. This page is not legal advice.