Divorce Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services

Provides limited assistance for people who are initiating or responding to a suit for a divorce.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308

Hours

Legal HelpLine Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am to Noon; 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Friday: 9:00am to Noon. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice

(866) 584-2350

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Voice

(800) 998-9454

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Voice

(330) 535-4191

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Voice

(877) 401-0088

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Fax

(330) 535-0728

Application process

Visit the website at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply to complete form online or call the Legal HelpLine to request that one be mailed to you.

Fee

Fees such as court costs and litigation expenses may apply.

Eligibility

- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. - Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over. - Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case. - Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Medina County, Ohio
Trumbull County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio
Columbiana County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio
Mahoning County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Community Legal Aid Services

Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.