CCLA`s Family Law Division provides free and experienced representation in family law matters, including domestic violence, restraining orders, divorce, paternity and human trafficking. In addition to direct client representation, we continued to focus on our systemic efforts around these topics. Our domestic violence and family law advocates are actively involved in efforts to improve collaboration and services for survivors of domestic violence and work on numerous committees with other district attorneys. We also seek to modify child support court procedures and attend meetings with other service agencies and community stakeholders to address emerging issues and trends. Our domestic violence and family law lawyers represent clients in a variety of intrafamilial matters before the Washington Superior Court. We represent survivors of domestic violence who are seeking civil protection orders against perpetrators. Since 2012, we have been present in the two domestic violence shelters in D.C. (northwest in the courthouse and S.E. in the Anacostia Professional Building) to improve access to our services and provide important same-day support to clients. The PLA`s Family Law Division works to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence leave abusive relationships and build the lives of their choice. The Representation Information and Guidance for Human Trafficking Survivors (RIGHTS) program provides comprehensive, free civil justice services to trafficking survivors living in Broward County. RIGHTS is a holistic, trauma-informed legal program. In this approach, a survivor does not have to share their experiences with multiple lawyers, but works with a single lawyer on multiple legal issues.
Legal services in this area include: expungements, T visas, civil injunctions, divorces, name changes, and parental responsibility. RIGHTS services are free and there are no financial restrictions. In New York State, a married person may be required by law to provide for the maintenance of his or her spouse during his or her marriage if the spouse does not have sufficient income or assets to support himself or her reasonable needs. Our attorneys, staff and volunteers handle civil cases free of charge for Minnesota`s most vulnerable people. With expertise and compassion, we work to provide fundamental legal protection so that our clients can achieve safety, autonomy and access to opportunities. In addition to direct legal representation, we work with policy makers and advocate for equal rights and protection of the law. Our clients trying to break free from domestic violence often face barriers such as limited English proficiency or mental health issues stemming from a history of violence that prevent them from effectively advocating for themselves. Our services help them succeed in the legal system. In addition to our expertise in legal services, we work with community organizations to provide assistance with crisis intervention, security planning, and short- and long-term consultation. Our services help survivors of violence, stability, self-reliance and economic empowerment enter their lives.
Custody, parental leave and visitation time www.masslegalhelp.org/children-and-families/child-custody-and-visitation/#4 If you have an urgent matter (injunction hearing or service of a family law matter) and would like to request our services, please call 954.736.2495. For general inquiries, please call 954-736-2400. Domestic violence and family dissolution are two of the main causes of poverty. The role of the Family Law Department is to provide legal assistance and representation to low-income victims of domestic violence in order to restore them and their children to an economically viable life free from abuse. The Family Law Unit of North East Legal Aid provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence and other vulnerable persons, including representation in injunctions (209A), divorce, paternity, custody and access, child support, and other family law matters in probate courts and family and district courts. For more information on services available to survivors of human trafficking, please call 754-312-3349 or vsexton@legalaid.org. Sign up to receive stories and updates from Legal Aid. We love making new connections in the community (and we promise not to overwhelm your inbox)! We also address broader legal and policy issues that perpetuate domestic violence and impede the physical and emotional well-being and economic independence of people who have experienced family violence.
Our Family Law department is passionate about serving clients as they navigate the often overwhelming processes of family court and marital disputes. In doing so, we are constantly focusing on those who need it most, including victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. These are community members who, whether due to disability, limited English language skills or other common disadvantages, have difficulty accessing equal legal treatment. Healthy families are the foundation of a just, just and peaceful society. The mission of the Family Law Unit is to protect this foundation by helping families protect themselves from and protecting themselves from domestic violence, receiving financial support and other economic facilities, and facilitating safe and healthy access between parents and children. Our Family Law Unit provides high-quality legal and advocacy services to low-income residents of Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne counties in family law matters. We strive to support survivors, end domestic violence, and reduce poverty among our clients through legal representation. We represent our clients in a variety of family law matters, including: Peer Support and Family Court Centre www.mass.gov/topics/family-matters-in-the-courts To apply, please click on the link at the top of the Get Help page and complete an online application. You can also download the Family Law Application Package, complete the entire application and email it to family@legalaid.org. A paralegal will contact you to process your request.
Paternity for Unmarried Parents www.masslegalhelp.org/children-and-families/unmarried-parents-and-paternity Our family law and domestic violence practice provides legal services to survivors of domestic violence throughout New York City. Our services aim to help survivors rebuild after being abused. We are the leading provider of representation for survivors of domestic violence in contested and uncontested divorces throughout the city. In the case of contested divorces, our lawyers provide expert legal representation as well as empathetic support and advice during arduous and often traumatic legal proceedings. We also provide specialized representation in family court for survivors seeking protection orders, custody of their children and child support. Our consumer debt advocates advise and advocate for survivors of financial abuse to help them regain control of their finances and work toward economic independence. Our immigration lawyers handle the full range of immigration applications and defences to which survivors and their families are eligible. The Family Law Department maintains a number of relationships with district courts, hospitals and community organizations to facilitate contact with victims of domestic violence. Family Law Services lawyers and paralegals represent victims during this volatile time to ensure their rights and safety are protected.