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Co-parenting tips for holiday harmony
The first holiday following a separation is particularly challenging for families trying to establish co-parenting arrangements,
Ask a Lawyer: Travel and co-parenting during the holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, and for many Alberta families experiencing separation or divorce, there
National Addictions Awareness Week: Drug Treatment Courts Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Crime
This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week. Legal Aid Alberta supports fairness in the criminal justice
Ask a Lawyer: Using Emergency Protection Orders to help families facing domestic violence
Across Canada, Alberta is ranked third in self-reported spousal violence. It is important to raise awareness
Classrooms, courthouses and connections: LAA celebrates fourth annual Duty Counsel Day
Lawyers and staff take to the community to help spread the word about the importance of
Ask a Lawyer: LAA brings Duty Counsel Day to the classroom
Every day, thousands of people appear in courts across the country for the first time, with
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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