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Legal Information vs. Legal Advice: What is the difference?

This tip sheet explains some of the main differences between legal information and legal advice.
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Last Update: 2019

Legal Weed

Series of LawNow articles on the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis, including legislative history, cannabis in the workplace, housing and public spaces and cannabis taxation.
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Les enfants et les arrangements parentaux

Ce guide explique comment demander une ordonnance parentale provisoire (temporaire) après avoir quitté une relation violente.
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Last Update: 2023

Les notions de base de la faillite pour les Albertains

Fiche info sur les sept choses que vous devez savoir avant de déclarer une faillite, y compris des informations sur la procédure et les obligations à remplir en tant que...
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Last Update: 2023

Life Leases

Booklet about life leases in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2024

Liste de verification de l’accord de separation

Liste des éléments à prendre en compte lors de la préparation d'un accord de séparation, notamment les arrangements parentaux, le soutien financier, le partage des biens, etc.
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Last Update: 2021

Living with your Landlord

LawNow article covering whether renting laws apply to tenants sharing living space with their landlord.
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Living with Your Landlord – Fillable Form

Sample agreement (with a fillable form) containing examples of what can be covered in a landlord agreement when a tenant is sharing living space with them. It should be adapted to...
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Last Update: 2020

Living with your Landlord Agreement

Sample agreement containing examples of what can be covered by a living with your landlord agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Making a Personal Directive – Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making a Personal Directive in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making a Will – Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making a Will in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making an Enduring Power of Attorney Checklist

Checklist of things to think about when making an Enduring Power of Attorney in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2020

Making Financial Decisions

Webpage on OakNet discussing tools for making financial decisions when you no longer have mental capacity.
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Making Personal Decisions

Webpage on OakNet discussing tools for making personal decisions when you no longer have mental capacity.
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Maternity & Parental Leave

FAQs and answers about maternity and parental leave under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including giving notice and length of leaves.
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Info sheet describing the law about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, including who is eligible and how to apply.
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Last Update: 2021

Mental Capacity

Info sheet describing the law around mental capacity in Alberta and its importance in making decisions.
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Last Update: 2021

Mettre fin à son bail de location avant la date d’expiration

Fiche d'info sur la façon de mettre fin à votre bail locatif de manière anticipée en Alberta si vous quittez une relation abusive.
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Last Update: 2023

Minimum Housing & Health Standards

Booklet about landlord responsibilities under Minimum Housing & Health Standards.
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Last Update: 2022

Mobile Phone Contracts

Info sheet about mobile phone contracts, including required contract terms and rules for service providers.
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Last Update: 2021

Money, Money, Money!

LawNow article for youth on opening a bank account, credit cards and filing taxes.
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Mould and Rental Properties

Info sheet covering what you need to know when it comes to mould and rental properties.
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Last Update: 2021

Mould and Rental Properties

LawNow article discussing responsibility for mould in rental properties, and what a landlord or tenant can do when there is a mould problem.
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Moving With or Without Children

FAQS on Moving and Children.
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Neighbour Disputes: Encroaching people, trees, and smoke

LawNow article about common neighbour disputes and what you can do about them.
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Nested – A Home Buying Guide for Albertans

Self-directed course to help you decide if buying a home in Alberta is the right choice for you.
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New approach in Alberta to imputing income to underemployed and unemployed parents

LawNow article describing new case law in Alberta that adopts the reasonableness test for imputing income to calculate child support.
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New Parents Video

Ten-minute animated overview of legal issues facing new parents, including during pregnancy, giving birth, and raising the child.
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Notions de base sur la location

Un guide facile à lire sur la location domiciliaire en Alberta. Ce guide fournit des renseignements juridiques généraux sur les lois de l'Alberta seulement.
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Nouveaux parents

Livret fournissant des informations détaillées sur les questions juridiques auxquelles sont confrontés les nouveaux parents, notamment pendant la grossesse, l'accouchement et l'éducation de l'enfant.
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Last Update: 2021

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