Equitable Child Maintenance & Access Society

The Best Parent is BOTH PARENTS

Welcome to the ECMAS Edmonton website

We believe that every child, whether in an intact family or a divided one, has a right to the love, parenting and the nurturance of both parents and extended families.

ECMAS has resources for families going through divorce. Divorce is hard on everyone  but children do not need to be separated from their families. We strongly believe that in most cases, the "Best Parent" is BOTH PARENTS

Read the ECMAS response to the MEP "no excuses" ad campaign ! To read the press release, click here Call for Action Call the office of Alison Redford at (780) 427-2339 to express your concern about the Government of Alberta's new ad campaign. The radio spot can be heard here Click here to see the Government of Alberta website

Please read the FAQ from the Canadian Equal Parenting Council. The FAQ answers questions the "best" way to divorce to what to do if your spouse has taken your child and left the jurisdiction. You will also find good information on the divorce process and where to go when you need help. Alberta Maintenance Enforcement Program (The M.E.P.) can be very difficult for individuals.  Please read our guide on "How to Survive the Alberta Maintenance Enforcement Program (The M.E.P.)" If you or someone you know is having a tough time coping with their divorce, please read our section on Depression and Suicide After Divorce. Come to ECMAS' support group meetings or general meetings. ECMAS has a yahoo online support groups and online forum.

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ECMAS has limited resources and needs your support. ECMAS is in need of volunteers and donations.
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