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If you need an Emergency Protection Order to keep a violent family member from contacting you or coming near you and your children, please visit Family Violence Matters immediately. This is a free service.

Answer these five questions to help us serve you better.

Question 1:

Legal Aid Alberta provides criminal, family, and immigration law services. What area of law are you dealing with?

a. Criminal (adult)

b. Criminal (youth)

c. Family

d. Civil (adult guardianship/trusteeship)

e. Immigration

f. Other/Not Sure

*Please note we are unable to assist with civil matters such as lawsuits, landlord and tenant issues, and wills and estates.

Question 2:

Are you under the age of 18?

a. Yes

b. No

Question 3:

What do you need help with? Check all that apply.

a. Criminal charges

b. Under 18 and charged with a criminal offense

c. Family matters (parenting, child support, child welfare, divorce)

d. Emergency Protection Order (to keep a violent family member from contacting you or coming near you and your children)

e. Civil law matters (adult guardianship/trusteeship)

f. Immigration matters

Question 4:

How many family members live in your household? Includes you, your spouse or common law partner, and/or dependent children.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

f. 6+

Question 5:

What is your annual household income? Includes money from employment, income support, child support, money received from family, insurance settlements, and/or money received from the sale of an asset.

a. $0-$20,000

b. $20,000–$50,000

c. $50,000 - $60,000

d. $60,000+

Please answer all questions