Legal Assistance For Single Mothers

Legal assistance is one thing some single mothers can’t do without when it comes to child support, resolving housing issues, or getting benefits. Start here for questions about whether you need legal assistance and where to find it.



Legal Aid Clinics

September 22, 2011

There are a lot of reasons that the single mom might find herself needing legal advice or even legal representation. Lawyers are expensive, but sometimes there possibility of representing yourself isn’t an option, even with all of the available resources online that offer information about your particular situation. A little known resource that can help [...]

Legal Help Without a Lawyer

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Life is not always fair or easy. A single mom knows that better than most people. It’s a struggle to keep up with running the home and taking care of the family. The task only gets harder when others try to take advantage of you or infringe on your rights. While a lot of people [...]

Legal Assistance from Law Help

March 19, 2011

Hiring a lawyer is expensive, but single moms who don’t have legal training or the benefit of someone who does in her social network are usually unable to navigate some of the legal tangles in life without professional legal assistance. Fortunately, the legal profession offers skilled lawyers who are willing to volunteer their services, either [...]

Legal Services Corporation

February 12, 2011

For single moms who have incomes that are at or below 125% of federal poverty level, Legal Services Corporation could be the answer for their need for legal services. TThere is a lot more government help for single mothers that single moms can find. The nonprofit corporation funds legal assistance to low income people through [...]

Advice On Legal Help: Should You Be Your Own Lawyer?

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As a single mom, it can be very tempting to avoid the expense of an attorney. A single mom might hate the thought of handing all that money over to a lawyer you will only see for a handful of minutes every few months, when you happen to show up in court together. Do you [...]

Free or Low – Cost Legal Advice for Single Moms

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Getting legal help can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a single mother who has limited resources. Sometimes, however – especially in the case of a child custody battle – legal representation can make the difference between a positive outcome and a negative one. Here are a few [...]