Alberta Just Rewrote the Rules on Divorce — Here’s What That Means for You
If you’re going through a separation right now, or you’re bracing for one, you’ve probably already discovered that Alberta’s family court system isn’t exactly known for moving fast. That’s actually changing — and in a pretty big way. As of January 2, 2026, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench rolled out something called the Family-Focused Protocol , and it’s arguably the biggest shake-up to how Separation in Alberta works in years. Mandatory mediation. Upfront financial disclosure. An actual timeline for getting your case resolved. If you’re navigating a divorce, or even just thinking about one, this is worth five minutes of your time. Want the full, in-depth breakdown straight from an Edmonton family law firm? Read the original article on Kolinsky Law’s website — it covers every detail of the new process. Mediation Isn’t Optional Anymore Here’s the biggest shift: you can’t just skip straight to court anymore. Before a contested family law hearing gets scheduled, you now hav...