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You make one call. we do the rest. Here is exactly how applying for protection works when a lawyer handles it for you.
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OUR STRATEGY
When family violence creates immediate, imminent danger, we navigate the 24/7 application process for you.
Emergency Protection Orders (EPO)
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WHAT WE DO
We coordinate with police, manage the high-stakes scheduling with the Calgary Hearing Office or the Alberta Court of Justice, and handle the required screening paperwork to secure an immediate order. We then represent you at the mandatory Court of King's Bench review hearing within 14 days to confirm and lock in your long-term protection.
Alberta does not have a one-size-fits-all protective order. Remedies are strictly divided by your relationship context, the level of urgency, and the specific court system.
Find the right legal remedy
Reach out to us via phone or our secure website form. We will review your situation, assess the immediate risks, and identify the fastest, safest legal route to protect you, with absolutely no obligation to retain our firm.
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A career spent defending the rights of people in life-changing situations.
Yoav Niv obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia with distinction and completed his law degree at the University of Ottawa in Ontario. He graduated on the dean’s honour list.
Yoav articled with one of Canada’s most prominent criminal defence lawyers. Throughout law school and during his articles of clerkship, he logged over 7000 hours working with Canada’s top criminal defence teams in Toronto, Calgary, and Ottawa. He assisted the University of Ottawa’s Innocence Project and reviewed wrongful conviction claims.
He is a returning assistant instructor at the University of Calgary Law Faculty’s Advocacy Course (Civil and Criminal Sections) and at the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education Program (the Alberta Bar Admission Course).
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I was in a very urgent and stressful situation I called Yoav Niv Law I can’t say enough how thankful I am for the help I was given. Yoav was very responsive, explained my options clearly and took immediate action when I needed him most.
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It depends on the order. An Emergency Protection Order can often be obtained the same day, including outside court hours, because family violence does not keep business hours. Other restraining orders are built around sworn materials and a hearing and take longer.
How fast can I get protection?
If yours isn't here, the consultation is the place for it. There is no charge for the call and no obligation after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some orders can be started without notice (ex parte) and then reviewed by the court, generally within about two weeks. Whether that is appropriate depends on the facts. We advise on the right approach for your situation.
Can I apply without the other person knowing first?
Yes. Orders can be sought against dating partners you never cohabited with, acquaintances, or strangers, including in cases of online harassment, stalking, mistaken identity, or threats. Each case is built on the evidence and the circumstances.
Can I get a restraining order against someone I have never lived with?
You can apply on your own, but the court decides based on what you put in front of it. Choosing the right order, selecting persuasive evidence, and wording the order so police can enforce it is where a lawyer makes the difference, especially if the other side fights it.
Do I need a lawyer to apply, or can I do it myself?
The initial 45-minute consultation is free. Reaching out does not create a lawyer-client relationship and does not commit you to retaining us. We talk through your options first, and fees are discussed before any work begins.
Does contacting your firm cost anything or commit me to anything?
Messages, emails, voicemails, photos, a clear timeline of incidents, police file or report numbers, medical records, and the names of any witnesses. We help you organise and present the evidence that actually persuades a court.
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OUR STRATEGY
If family violence is present but notice can safely be given to the other side, we launch a structured, aggressive application.
King’s Bench Protection Orders (KBPO)
WHAT WE DO
We draft your detailed Originating Application and King's Bench Protection Order Questionnaire, build a bulletproof chronology of evidence, and deploy professional process servers to ensure the respondent is legally served without you ever making contact.
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OUR STRATEGY
For married, separating, or divorced partners who need non-contact conditions but do not fit strict statutory family violence definitions, we intervene through family court chambers.
Family Restraining Orders
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WHAT WE DO
We draft the necessary application materials, present your emergency ex parte or on-notice application directly to a Court of King's Bench judge, and ensure the order shields both you and your children from harassment.
OUR STRATEGY
For non-family harassment, stalking, or safety threats involving neighbours, coworkers, landlords, or tenants, we block the behavior through civil litigation avenues.
Civil Restraining Orders
WHAT WE DO
We compile your digital and physical evidence to prove a systematic pattern of intimidation in the Court of King's Bench, ensuring the court establishes firm legal boundaries to protect your safety and peace of mind.
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Tell us what happened. We will pinpoint the right order and the fastest path to protection.
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OUR PROCESS
We Select the Exact Remedy
Whether your situation requires an Emergency Protection Order (EPO), a King’s Bench Protection Order (KBPO), a family/civil restraining order, or a section 810 peace bond, we select the precise strategy that fits your relationship context and your timeline.
We Build a Disciplined Case
We draft your formal, sworn affidavit and organize your timeline. We cut out irrelevant information that could annoy a judge or cause cost consequences, selecting only the high-impact evidence and exhibits that legally prove your case.
We Handle Court, Service, and Enforcement
We file the initial application in the correct court jurisdiction. From there, we coordinate with professional process servers to safely execute personal service on the other party, file the mandatory Affidavit of Service, and register the granted order and Statement of Description with the police so it can be immediately enforced.
We Represent You at the Review Hearing
Orders obtained without notice (ex parte) are generally reviewed by the Court of King's Bench within 14 days. We stand beside you at this scheduled hearing, cross-examine the other side if necessary, and advocate aggressively to ensure your protection stays firmly in place.
We know which order, which court, and which deadline applies, so you do not lose days you may not have to the wrong process.
Speed when it counts
That difference shows up in how fast you move, what the court sees, and how well your protection holds up afterward.
How we are different
We select the most persuasive evidence, prepare affidavits, and build a clear timeline so the court sees what matters.
A case built for success
An order that broad is hard to enforce and easy to challenge. We shape one tailored to the real circumstances and drafted for police to act on.
An order that holds
What you say here can resurface in family, civil, employment, immigration, or criminal files. We keep every angle in view.
Complete protection
Safe-contact options so you never need to meet in person to deliver documents. Your safety guides how we reach you.
Discreet and safe
Calm, strategic guidance from the first call to the final order, so you never face the system alone.
Someone in your corner
Yoav is a phenomenal lawyer. He provided exceptional services and would definitely recommend him to anyone facing any legal issues. Thanks Yoav!
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Taking advice from Yoav was the best decision we made. He listened to every detail about our concern. He provided us with a clear and solid solution to our problem and guided us down a clear path.
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I went to Yoav last year after a difficult situation... He was extremely understanding and over the months that followed his experience, skill and diligence proved instrumental in ensuring that the truth in my case was shown and justice was served.
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Working with Yoav was the best decision we made. Legal matters are incredibly stressful, but his constant support, compassion and clear communication made all the difference. He was completely transparent throughout the entire process and acted with total professionalism. We are grateful for the peace of mind he gave us.
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