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our commitment to helping you has not. </p><p>As an essential service, we remain open and available. </p><p>‍</p><p><strong>How We Can Help</strong></p><p>The Law Society of Alberta recently released instructions on witnessing documents and taking oaths remotely. </p><p>Our lawyers can arrange a meeting via teleconference, Facetime, Skype or Zoom. </p><p>At this time, the Courts in Alberta are only hearing emergency and urgent applications. We can offer advice and assistance if you believe you have an urgent or emergency matter.</p><p>If your matter does not meet the emergency or urgent criteria established by the Courts, we have several experienced lawyers ready to assist you in resolving issues through other forms of dispute resolution using social distancing and electronic meetings. </p><p>Please refer to our article <a href="/blog/arbitration-or-mediation-what-process-is-right-for-you">Arbitration or Mediation: What process is right for you?</a></p><p>‍</p><p><strong>What We Can Provide </strong></p><p>Settlement of property division and determination of child support and spousal support can be achieved through:</p><ul role="list"><li>Four-way settlement meetings</li><li>Mediation</li><li>Arbitration </li></ul><p>The Courts are still reviewing and granting Consent Orders. We can help you negotiate temporary or permanent changes to your child support or spousal support, draft the appropriate Order and apply to the Court to review and grant those Orders.</p><p>Parenting disputes, parenting planning and family restructuring can be achieved through:</p><ul role="list"><li>Four-way settlement meetings</li><li>Mediation</li><li>Arbitration </li><li>Parenting Coordination </li></ul><p>We can also help you negotiate temporary or permanent changes to your parenting plans, draft the appropriate Order and apply to the Court to review and grant those Orders. </p><p>Our lawyers offer their fees on a sliding scale to ensure that you and your children are able to afford the legal assistance you need.</p><p>Please <a href="/contact-us">contact us</a> and ask about our rates and discover which lawyer best meets your needs. </p><p>‍</p></div></div></div></div><div class="section grade no-padding-top"><div class="wrapper"><div class="section-intro big-text"><h2 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