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 […]
Ask a Lawyer: Dispelling myths about family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Sheila Raffray and Jessica Chapman join Global News to clear up commonly held beliefs about how family courts work. The justice system is complicated. For people representing themselves in family court, misconceptions can lead to unrealistic expectations, compounding their challenges and leading to delays and frustrations. Legal Aid […]
2023 year in review: Top 5 milestones for Legal Aid Alberta
Here are five highlights from Legal Aid Alberta’s 50th year of providing access to justice for disadvantaged Albertans. The past 12 months have been special and eventful for Legal Aid Alberta. Here is a short – but by no means complete – list of highlights of 2023: 1. Legal Aid Alberta celebrates 50 years […]
Growing a career in access to justice
What do each of the Legal Aid Alberta Long Service Award recipients have in common? The answer: Passion for the law and helping people. Legal Aid Alberta is honouring 52 employees marking their 20, 25 and 30-year work anniversaries. We asked four team members about their journey and what drives their loyalty to the […]
The driving forces behind Legal Aid Alberta
Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary and 52 employees with a combined total of 530 years of service As Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary, 52 team members commemorate their long service milestones, amassing 530 years of combined dedicated service. LAA’s critical work over the past 50 years could not have […]
Legal Aid Alberta offices closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 1
Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed beginning Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 and re-open Jan. 2, 2024. Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed beginning Dec. 25, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 inclusive for Winter Closure. Phone lines will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:15 a.m. Winter Closure […]
In-person immigration workshop prompts insightful discussions in immigration law
More than 40 roster lawyers attend in-person workshops to learn and discuss the latest legal developments in immigration and refugee claims This month over 40 roster lawyers attended immigration workshops hosted at Legal Aid Alberta’s law offices in Calgary and Edmonton. During the sessions roster lawyers had the opportunity to learn the ins […]
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Community leaders join Legal Aid Alberta’s Board of Directors to strengthen our commitment to serve Albertans Legal Aid Alberta proudly welcomes Amber-Dawn Boudreau and Daniela O’Callaghan to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors supports LAA’s goal of providing legal services and expertise, providing access to justice and fairness for all […]
Protecting Alberta families: Providing legal protection for victims of domestic violence in all its forms
Domestic violence isn’t just physical – and the telltale signs are not always clear. Legal Aid Alberta lawyers are here to provide legal protection for victims of domestic violence in all its forms Family violence is an unfortunate reality for many Albertans – and it happens every day. Awareness of what constitutes abuse is […]
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. November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It can happen to anyone, and it’s important to work together to spread awareness, educate and […]