Spousal support considerations
Many clients seek coverage for obtaining spousal support; however, every client brings a unique and potentially complicated broader context that must be considered when deciding on a path forward. For example, in addition to evaluating the client’s set of circumstances for their entitlement on a compensatory and non-compensatory basis for spousal support, Legal Aid Alberta also reviews […]
Students-at-law: Updating your information
A friendly reminder to all students-at-law to get in touch with us at [email protected] when: you leave your firm for any reason, you are being supervised by a new principal, or you are admitted to the Bar. Timely updates of your profile will let us know if our Roster Relations team needs to reach out […]
Legal Aid Alberta Financial Eligibility Guidelines will increase on April 1
Edmonton, AB — Starting April 1, more Albertans will be eligible for legal representation from Legal Aid Alberta. Today, the Alberta Ministry of Justice announced the Financial Eligibility Guidelines to qualify for a Legal Aid Alberta lawyer will increase effective April 1, 2024. Individuals applying for legal aid representation who earn up to $30,000 gross income may qualify […]
Reflecting on our role: Access to Justice Week in Alberta
For more than 50 years, LAA has been providing access to justice for Albertans in need of legal support. February 5 – 9 is Access to Justice Week in Alberta, sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association. For more than 50 years, Legal Aid Alberta has been a champion of access to justice. We take […]
The roots of Duty Counsel in Alberta
February 5 to 9 is Access to Justice Week in Alberta. Throughout our history, Legal Aid Alberta and the roster have joined forces to shape Alberta’s justice system in ways that improve access to justice for all Albertans. Fifty years ago, in the summer of 1974, Legal Aid Alberta was pursuing an ambitious new program […]
Translation and Interpretation Services – 17.07 & 18.08
Do you have a matter which might require translation and interpretation services? Here are some important things to remember: Translation and Interpretation Services do not just include spoken language translation. If you have a client who is hearing impaired and the services of an ASL interpreter is required, that also falls under section 17.17 or […]
Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
Legal Aid Alberta’s Child Representation lawyers have special training to help them serve children and bring their desires and wishes to the court. A family breakup is among the most difficult challenges we can face. Emotions can run high as communication becomes clouded and bitter. In court, judges put the best interests of children […]
Navigating challenging client relationships
Thank you to those who responded to our recent survey asking what type of content you’d like to see in your Roster Report. With the survey results in mind, this week we’re sharing an updated version of one of the resources on our website: tips for navigating challenging client relationships. Among the strategies we suggest: having a separate […]
Family Tariff: Voice of the Child (PN7) Reports
Under s. 9.01 of the old LAA Tariff and s. 18.01 of the new LAA Tariff, Counsel may request approval to fund a Voice of the Child Report or a PN7. The Authorization Request must contain: the name of the expert and their area of expertise; the nature of the type of analysis that will […]
Have your say: Looking ahead to 2024
Dear colleagues, When I wrote to you in December it was to reflect on a busy past year for Legal Aid Alberta and the roster. Today, I invite you to join with me in looking ahead across another year that will surely be filled with new opportunities, new challenges and many, many more Albertans who […]