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Availability of services may differ according to county. Call
your local office to determine whether help for your problem is
available. If CLSMF cannot help you, we may refer you elsewhere.
CONSUMER LAW – CLSMF handles
consumer problems such as sales contracts, credit issues, defective
goods and services, false advertising, repossession, harassment
by creditors, debt counseling, bankruptcy, and wage garnishment.
EDUCATION – CLSMF tackles
legal problems related to school suspensions, the rights of those
with disabilities, and discrimination as we strive toward all
children gaining access to proper education.
ELDER LAW – Compassionate CLSMF
staff members deal with senior citizens’ concerns such as
living wills, financial scams, health care, and durable powers
of attorney. In addition, an award-winning CLSMF elder abuse advocate
works in Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia counties.
FAMILY LAW – CLSMF helps victims
of domestic violence break the cycle of violence and move forward
by dealing with matters such as injunctions for protection, dissolution
of marriage, custody, child support and visitation. We do not
currently practice Family Law in Brevard, Orange, or Seminole
counties. For assistance, you may contact Legal Aid in those counties:
Brevard County Legal Aid -- (321) 631-2500
Legal Aid
Society of the Orange County Bar -- (407) 841-8310
Seminole County
Bar Association -- (407) 834-1660
HEALTH – CLSMF assists clients
in resolving legal issues related to living wills, advanced health
care directives, and durable powers of attorney.
HOUSING – CLSMF works vigilantly
on housing issues such as fair housing, landlord/tenant issues,
foreclosure, housing code violations, repair contracts, public
housing, Section 8, and affordable housing.
PUBLIC BENEFITS – CLSMF is committed
to assisting people with issues related to cash assistance, Medicaid,
Medicare, food stamps, Social Security/SSI, relative caregiver,
and unemployment compensation.
TAXES – The CLSMF Community Tax
Aid Program, the Low-Income Taypayer Clinic (LITC), works with
people to solve tax controversies, claim the Earned Income Tax
Credit, and solve various tax problems. The LITC does not assist
with tax preparation. To learn more information about the LITC,
to learn if you are eligible for LITC services, and to make an
appointment, call the LITC toll-free number at
1-866-886-1799.
Pro Se (Self-Help) Materials
CLSMF publishes Family Law self-help forms and instructions for
those who wish to represent themselves with regard to the following
legal issues:
Divorce, Modification of Family Law Judgment, Child Support Enforcement,
Custody, Name Change, and other Family Law issues.
Pro Se packets are available from the CLSMF offices in Daytona
Beach and Palatka, and in Volusia County Circuit courthouses.
The packets range in price from $5 to $32, and include free workshops
by attorneys.
If you are outside of Putnam or Volusia
counties, and you are interested in representing yourself in a
Family Law matter, please call your local CLSMF office.
Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida
Generous private attorneys donate their time, skills, and talents
to provide free legal services to eligible low-income persons
referred by CLSMF.
Community Education Seminars and Brochures
CLSMF conducts community education seminars and publishes informational
brochures on all of the areas of law we practice. Please contact
your local office for further information.
Reduced Fee Program
The Volusia County Bar Association with the Pro Bono Probono of
Mid-Florida has established a program to provide low-cost legal
services for individuals who are not eligible for free legal assistance.
If you need an attorney in Volusia County and you do not qualify
for CLSMF’s free legal services, you may qualify for the
Reduced Fee Program (RFP). RFP is available for civil (non-criminal)
cases only. Either contact
us online or call the RFP coordinator at 386-255-6573
(then choose Option 5) or, outside of Daytona Beach, 1-888-379-4729
(choose Option 5 when prompted).
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