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Child Custody Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

1530 West River Road, Suite 301, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

- Serves residents of Lorain County with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Applicants must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
- None required to apply for assistance. - Must provide all papers related to legal problem and a signed release of information forms to receive assistance.
Phone Intake: - Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm. - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm. - Closed federal holidays. Walk-in Intake: - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 1:00pm. - Closed federal holidays.
(440) 210-4533

Voice - voice | Tenant Info Line

(440) 324-1121

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

(216) 586-3190

Voice - voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

(888) 817-3777

Voice - voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

(440) 210-4532

Voice - voice | Worker Information Line

(888) 808-2800

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.

No fee.

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Evaluates cases whether filing or having been served with papers, provided hearing date is more than 14 days away; and, one of the following is true: - There are substantiated findings of abuse to minor child after investigation by Children and Family Services; - A serious incident of abuse towards the applicant or minor child has occurred within the last 30 days, or abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 30 days coupled with severe physical violence of the past year; abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 30 days; for acts of violence toward the minor child OR a civil protection order (CPO) has been issued against the abuser; - Abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence in the last six (6) months for acts of violence toward the minor child OR a Civil Protection Order (CPO) has been issued against the abuser; - Abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence toward the minor child and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; - Grandparents age 55 years or over who have been acting as the child's primary caregiver for the past 90 days seeking power of attorney and caretaker authorization affidavits for purpose of third-party transaction (such as school enrollment, access to healthcare, and so forth).

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Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.