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Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain a temporary restraining order. Intent of the temporary restraining order is to prevent harassment, stalking or violence on the part of the abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate. Offers additional assistance for battered women or men who are initiating a divorce.

Assist survivor/victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault and human trafficking with information and support to navigate the legal and justice systems, safety planning, and barrier reduction. Assistance with Protection Orders, court appearances, police reports, and related issues; court accompaniment, and assisted through the legal system on varying issues (filing charges, etc.) responds 24/7 to Hospital and provides Rapid Response to law enforcement as requested.

Domestic relations divisions have jurisdiction over all proceedings involving divorce or dissolution of marriages, annulment, legal separation, spousal support and allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of children.

Method of resolving conflict that involves disputing parties sitting down together with a skilled impartial individual called a who helps them work out a voluntary solution to the problem that is acceptable to everyone involved.

Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain a temporary restraining order. Intent of the temporary restraining order is to prevent harassment, stalking or violence on the part of the abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate. Offers additional assistance for battered women or men who are initiating a divorce.

Providing civil legal assistance for various issues including: bankruptcy, child support/visitation, debt collections, disability benefits, divorce, and driver's license suspensions.

Provides legal advice, assistance with document preparation, and in some instances may provide legal representation in the matters of child custody (including visitation and child support), parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, Power of Attorney, and divorce based upon the complexity of the case.

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

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce assistance and assistance with custody/visitation issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and/or provide representation regarding necessary CPO court hearings.

Provides legal advice, assistance with document preparation, and in some instances may provide legal representation in the matters of child custody (including visitation and child support), parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, Power of Attorney, and divorce based upon the complexity of the case.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Addresses civil legal issues dealing with the family including domestic violence and obtaining civil protection orders, divorce (limited), child custody (limited), child support (limited) and spousal support (limited). Ability to provide services is often limited due to high volume of need.

Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Provides assistance for those who wish to represent themselves for simple divorces or dissolutions, child custody cases, and child visitation cases. Offers a pro bono (free) meeting for 15 minutes with an attorney. Clients are encouraged to seek legal counsel.

Evaluates cases whether filing a divorce or having been served with divorce papers, provided hearing date is more than 14 days away, and where one of the following is true: - The applicant or minor child has experienced an incident of abuse within the last 60 days; - The abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 60 days coupled with physical violence in the past year; - The abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 60 days or a CPO has been issued against abuser; - The abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence and has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; - Cases where the relationship was not abusive, the parties do not have minor children, there are no joint assets or debts and the parties have been living apart for at least 1 year.

Orders investigations as part of divorce actions, custody evaluations, child visitation arrangements, marriage conciliations, and home studies upon request of the judge.

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Northeast Ohio.

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

Evaluates cases, whether filing or having been served with divorce papers if hearing date is more than 14 days away in cases where one of the following is true: an incident of abuse toward applicant or minor child occurred within the last 30 days, or abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 60 days coupled with physical violence in the past year; abuser subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 60 days or a Civil Protection Order (CPO) has been issued against abuser; abuser incarcerated for offense of violence and has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; cases where relationship does not involve abuse, the parties do not have minor children, there are no joint assets or debts and the parties have been living separate and apart for at least one year.

Provides legal advice, document preparation, and full representation for older adults. Assists with Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, divorce, and some guardianships and conservatorships.

Provides mediation services to individuals having conflict with a family member, such as parent, sibling or spouse. Mediators do not make a decision for clients, but rather help parties communicate and come up with a resolution that is mutually agreeable. Can provide mediation assistance with marriage dissolution (divorce), child custody issues and parenting plans, elder care and guardianship, probate and estate issues, blended family issues, family business disputes.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO). Some cases are handled by staff attorneys and some are referred to volunteer lawyers who have agreed to provide free services.