| Family Law Pro Se Assistance
Project
Brief Description of the Programs:
Provides assistance with family law issues including custody, child support,
alimony, divorce and domestic violence.
Project Location: Circuit Court for Howard County
Room: Room 401C, outside of Courtroom 2
City: Ellicott City
County: Howard
Zip Code: 21043
Driving instructions and map
Project Director or Contact Person: Sandy Brewer, Law Librarian,
410-313-2135.
Walk-in Service? Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Hours for walk-in service:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Program is also offered one evening
a month, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the meeting room at the East Columbia Branch public
library.
Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X]
Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program: Family Law cases covered by Domestic Relations forms.
Types of Help That This Program Offers: Attorneys volunteer their time
to give free legal assistance to walk-in visitors. Staff does screen for
low income eligibility based on 50% of Maryland Median Income for
FY10.
Are there income requirements for service? Yes [ ] No [X
]
For additional information on legal self help services provided in this county, contact:
Sandy Brewer, Law Librarian: 410-313-2135
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Civil
Non-Domestic Self-Help Center
Brief Description of the Programs:
Attorneys
volunteer their time to give free legal assistance to walk-in
visitors. Staff does screen for low income eligibility based on
50% of Maryland Median Income for FY10. The Center is also offered
two evenings a month, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the meeting room at the
East Columbia Branch public library.
Project Location: Circuit Court for Howard County
Room: Law Library
City: Ellicott City
County: Howard
Zip Code: 21043
Driving instructions and map
Project Director or Contact Person: Sandy Brewer, Law Librarian,
410-313-2135.
Walk-in Service? Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Hours for walk-in service: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Law Library
Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X ]
Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program:
The center
provides free consultations with an attorney on how to represent yourself
and how to complete forms in civil non-domestic matters like:
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Real
Property (landlord/tenant)
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Torts
(assault, battery, trespass, negligence, defamation)
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Contracts
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Land
Use
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Small
Claims
Types of Help That This Program Offers: Offers initial legal problem screening. Legal information and advice; help to fill out forms.
Are there income requirements for service? Yes [ X ] No [ ]
In order to be eligible for help, your income must be at or below 50% of the state median
income.
For additional information on legal self help services provided in this county, contact:
Sandy Brewer, Law Librarian: 410-313-2135
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