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AFMS email is currently down

Sorry for any inconvenience. The AFMS email addresses [email protected] and [email protected] are both malfunctioning. We are aware and working on it and apologize for any inconvenience. In the meantime, if you have urgent AFMS business, you can email Sue at [email protected].

Lunch & Learn Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at noon via Zoom

Financials Pitfalls of Negotiating a Settlement in Separation and Divorce Presenter: Sharon Numerow, CDFA, Personal Tax professional When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at noon via Zoom What will you learn at this presentation? • The critical financial pitfalls made in negotiations • Simple tax issues not to be overlooked • Ensuring a solid financial settlement […]

2024 AFMS Conference and AGM

Friday, November 1, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Calgary, Alberta AFMS is so excited to offer this first face-to-face conference since 2019. We look forward to connecting with members and potential members. The event will also be available to attend virtually. The Annual General Meeting will be held at lunch time.

LESA’s Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts

The Legal Education Society of Alberta offers a 40-hour, specialized mediation of family & divorce conflicts course in Calgary each year. Registration for the 2024 course has not yet opened but the dates will be November 18-22, 2024 in Calgary. Keep an eye on the LESA website (link below). Mediation is increasingly important in the […]

Alberta introduces new Family Justice Strategy to ensure uniform access to justice

The strategy aligns services across the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench. The Alberta government has announced a new Family Justice Strategy to alleviate stress for families and children involved in legal matters. Under the present regime, family justice services vary across different courts, creating disparities in access. Alberta’s newly introduced […]

AFMS membership partnership with Family Mediation Canada (FMC)

AFMS and the Board of Directors are excited to announce our recent membership partnership with Family Mediation Canada (FMC). This partnership gives AFMS members access to the membership rate for FMC’s many webinars and trainings, their group insurance policy, a profile on their website and national recognition for mediation certification if sought. Below is the […]

Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services Society

Alberta Legal Coaches & Limited Services a website operated by the Alberta Legal Coaches and Limited Services Society. 89 verified lawyers are listed in our directory. This website is provided as a free service to Albertans seeking limited scope legal services. Lawyers do not pay to be listed, nor does our Society receive any referral […]

40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE and asynchronous

40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE Asynchronous training Start anytime and work at your own pace!!! AFMS has partnered with Family Mediation Canada to offer this 40-hour basic mediation training: https://family-mediation-canada.teachable.com/p/basic-family-mediation All AFMS designations (PM, RFM, RPCA) require a 40-hour basic mediation course as part of the requirements. Meet your Instructor Dr. Michael Saini’s scholarship addresses […]

The Divorce Act 2021 Understood

2021 Divorce Act summary

The Divorce Act Changes Explained

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