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Ask A Lawyer: immigration and refugee claims and the pandemic
Legal Aid Alberta responds to new challenges and changes to the way applications are handled.
On the frontlines with Legal Aid Alberta family lawyers
LAA family lawyers Vanessa Cork, based in Lethbridge, and Kevin Livingstone, in Wetaskiwin, work with families
In cases of life or death, Legal Aid Alberta guides refugees to safety in Canada
“You’re saving lives and saving families, and giving people hope.” Political debate and commentary on
Three cheers for LAA’s new board of directors
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes trio of new directors taking seats at the table. Catherine Braeuer,
“Ask a Lawyer” TV segment on teenagers and crime
What to do when young people get in trouble with the law. “Ask a Lawyer”
Sweeping changes to divorce law in Canada and what it means for Canadian parents and children
Amendments to the Divorce Act geared toward putting the needs of the child first Significant
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Ask a Lawyer: Mental health and the justice system
Mental Health Week is May 5 – 11, raising awareness of the fact that many people – regardless of demographics – struggle with different forms
Legal help at your fingertips: Four easy resources to guide you through legal aid
Dealing with a legal issue is stressful. We understand that — especially when life is already overwhelming due to things like family violence, addiction, or
Legal Aid Alberta helps immigration and refugee applicants
Moving to a new country is an enormous undertaking, and one that thousands of people choose when coming to Canada each year. Some have been
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 28 long-service employees
Year after year, “LAA has been there” to provide access to justice “Thank you for listening.” These are the most gratifying words Kevin
Ask a Lawyer: Women in the legal profession
This Saturday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. It is a day of unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy, and action and is celebrated in many countries
Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in family court
In high-conflict family cases, child representation is vital In family breakups, especially when parents are at an impasse, it is important that the voices