The Alberta Law Reform Institute has published a report on whether the estates of individuals who stood in the place of a parent should be obligated to support children. Get Report for Discussion 34 in our Publications library and let us know what you think at bit.ly/rfd34survey In Alberta, there are over 34,000 blended families where at least one adult is a stepparent to their spouse or partner’s children. When a blended family separates, a [...]

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ALRI welcomes its new summer student researcher Serena Eshaghurshan. Take a few minutes and get to know Serena. Why did you pursue a career in law? I decided to pursue a career in law as I love working with people. I come from a psychology background so I always knew I wanted to work with clients. I have always been interested in law, so the opportunity to work with clients and help them with navigating the [...]

ALRI welcomes its new summer student researcher Briggs Larguinho. Take a few minutes and get to know Briggs. Why did you pursue a career in law? I chose to pursue law because I wanted a job that constantly challenged me. The law is constantly changing and requires you to constantly challenge what you believe in. That aspect appeals to me and always keeps me on my toes. What is your favourite food? Sushi not even [...]