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Ask a Lawyer: Focus on the kids while co-parenting during the holiday season
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Meghan Hanson advises parents to try to resolve holiday co-parenting issues
Hundreds attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on family violence
Emergency Protection Orders: Who they’re for, how they work and how to get one to stay
Remembering those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy
On November 11, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for the rights
Ask a Lawyer: How Legal Aid Alberta helps people facing family violence stay safe
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the
It’s Family Violence Prevention Month: register for a free webinar on how LAA keeps people safe
November is Family Violence Prevention month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the
Duty Counsel Day brings access to justice education to Alberta classrooms
Oct. 27 recognizes duty counsel as the unsung heroes of the justice system. Duty Counsel
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Duty Counsel: Your first line of defence
Going to court can be a stressful experience for anyone. Fortunately, Canadians have a Charter right to legal representation and legal aid organizations across the
Office closure on Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) offices and phone lines will be closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 30, we observe
The role of youth duty counsel in the justice system
The Youth Criminal Justice Act ensures that young people are treated fairly – and differently than adults – if they come into conflict with the
Reuniting families in child welfare cases
Regardless of a family’s background, there can be times when circumstances in a home put a child’s well-being at risk. In those instances, the child
New agreement ensures a strong future for legal aid in Alberta
Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Stacy Petriuk, KC, President-Elect (2025-26)
Legal Aid Alberta reaffirms commitment to reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, contributions, and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples