Legal Information

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Plain-language guides to common legal problems. This is general information, not legal advice.

Housing

Evictions, repairs, deposits, and fair housing.

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Family & Safety

Custody, support, divorce, and protective orders.

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Public Benefits

SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, disability, and unemployment.

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Consumer & Debt

Debt collection, scams, and credit problems.

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Self-Help Forms

Court forms and step-by-step instructions.

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Older Adults

Wills, powers of attorney, and elder abuse.

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Self-help forms

Court forms with step-by-step instructions you can complete yourself. Replace these with links to your own forms.

Answer to an eviction lawsuit

Respond to court papers from your landlord.

Request for a protective order

Ask the court for protection from abuse.

Fee waiver

Ask the court to waive filing fees if you cannot afford them.

Name change

Petition the court to change your legal name.

Frequently asked questions

Do I qualify for free help?

Most of our services are for households at or below a set income level. Contact us and we will check your eligibility.

Does it cost anything?

No. Our services are free to eligible clients.

What if you cannot take my case?

We will refer you to another organization or self-help resources whenever we can.

Is my information confidential?

Yes. What you tell us is kept confidential as required by professional rules.