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Family violence: It’s more than just physical

Jan 20, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta lawyer discusses the different forms of abuse and how to spot them

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Ask a Lawyer: The spectrum of family violence

Jan 4, 2023

Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Scott Thurmeier explains that family violence can be defined beyond acts of physical violence

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Additional interim increase in pay from Alberta government for private practice lawyers taking legal aid cases

Dec 22, 2022

Legal Aid Alberta will implement 25 per cent rate increase effective Jan. 1

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Legal Aid Alberta honours 51 long serving employees

Dec 16, 2022

LAA celebrates team members who have dedicated their careers to delivering access to justice for disadvantaged Albertans

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Ask a Lawyer: Focus on the kids while co-parenting during the holiday season

Dec 6, 2022

Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Meghan Hanson advises parents to try to resolve holiday co-parenting issues out of court and to pause and put the best interests of their children first.

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Hundreds attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on family violence

Dec 2, 2022

Emergency Protection Orders: Who they're for, how they work and how to get one to stay safe.

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In The News

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

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