Description:

Provides free legal assistance to at-risk survivors living in north suburban Cook County and Lake County. Offers assistance with:
- Emergency Relief
- Family Law Matters
- Orders of Protection (Emergency/Plenary) against intimate partners, former intimate partners, roommates, former roommates, people with whom you have a child in common, and people to whom you are related.
- Family Law Matters representing survivors of domestic violence in divorce and parental allocation proceedings (for people who are not married but have children in common).
- Divorce and Parentage/Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Plans
-Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
- Allocation and Support Modifications when domestic violence is present.
- Immigration (Violence Against Women Act Self-Petition, U Visa, & T Visa)
- Housing (Safe Homes Act)
- Safety Plans
- Social Services

Eligibility:

Must be individuals living or working in Lake County, IL who are at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level to receive private legal assistance on immigration issues

Languages:

Spanish
Polish
Korean

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call or visit website for appointment

Documents Required
- Varies, depending on services

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

- Canopy Tent
- Folding Table(s)
(for outreach events)

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Pro Bono Legal Assistance
2. Spanish Translation Assistance

Volunteer Contact: Nicole Minnis - nminnis@nslegalaid.org, 847-737-4042

Date of Official Change:

November 27, 2023

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