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Divorce Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services

250 South Chestnut Street, Suite 22, Ravenna, OH 44266

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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.
Required documents
  • If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process.
  • Must complete a Community Legal Aid Divorce Application. 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.
Hours
Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 998-9454
Voice·

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Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
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.
Fees
Fees such as court costs and litigation expenses may apply.
Service area
Stark County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio
Provides limited assistance for people who are initiating or responding to a suit for a divorce.
Last assured
02/09/2026
Providing organization
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.