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Dec 18, 2024
For Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers, the season of giving lasts all year.
Dec 13, 2024
Co-parents must consider various legal and logistical factors, whether planning a trip to Disneyland, Newfoundland, or a local holiday concert.
Dec 11, 2024
December is a time when families come together and share joyful moments, but it also sees Alberta’s family courts become overwhelmed with cases involving co-parenting, holiday schedules, and travel plans.
Dec 3, 2024
Co-parents face many considerations, whether traveling to Disneyland, Newfoundland, or a local event.
Nov 27, 2024
Drug Treatment Court is an intensive one-year(minimum) court-supervised program that sees participants completing drug treatment rather than being incarcerated.
Nov 5, 2024
Nov. 5, 2024 – Across Canada, Alberta is ranked third in self-reported spousal violence. It is important to raise awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence, ways to prevent it...
As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton |
June 13, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton |
June 4, 2024
Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton |
May 7, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton |
February 7, 2024
Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton |
November 10, 2023
