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The Hudson Valley Justice Center offers direct representation and advice to low income residents of the Hudson Valley. The office focuses on the following areas of law: Eviction defense and other landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, Benefits hearings for eligible citizens, Immigration, Family Law Matters.

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General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Immigration Courts
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Family Court can help residents obtain an Order of Protection, file a violation, obtain custody of children, get child support, get child visitation rights, settle paternity issues, adoption, family violence issues, juvenile delinquency, foster care placements, Child neglect, abuse, or abandonment, guardianship, and Persons in Need of Supervision.

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Foster Care Legal Services
Adoption Legal Services
Alimony Assistance
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Divorce Assistance
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Permanent Restraining Orders
Paternity Suits
Specialized State Courts
Emancipation of Minors
Emergency Protective Orders
Family Court can help residents obtain an Order of Protection, file a violation, obtain custody of children, get child support, get child visitation rights, settle paternity issues, adoption, family violence issues, juvenile delinquency, foster care placements, child neglect, abuse, or abandonment, guardianship, and Persons in Need of Supervision.

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Adoption Legal Services
Foster Care Legal Services
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Emancipation of Minors
Specialized State Courts
Paternity Suits
Permanent Restraining Orders
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Temporary Restraining Orders
Alimony Assistance
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Investigating all reported domestic incidents and providing assistance to victims of Domestic Violence. The Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Bureau of the Suffolk County Police Department conducts confidential investigations involving domestic violence and elder abuse, and acts as a liaison to the courts, outside agencies and governmental entities. The Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Bureau also provides outreach to victims of domestic violence and raises community awareness through education regarding family violence issues. Call for more detailed information.

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Elder / Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Domestic Violence Protective / Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Case / Care Management
Adult Protective Intervention / Investigation
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Offers free consultation and legal services to low income victims of domestic violence.

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Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provides a range of Spanish/English services to assist individuals affected by violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include case management, support groups, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention services, safety planning, education, transitional and permanent housing as well as ancillary services. Offers assistance with court advocacy, child custody issues, orders of protection, Department of Social Services waivers, case management, and other related matters. (Licensed and approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)).

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Advocacy
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse / Violence Related Support Groups
Hispanic / Latino Community
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Adult Protective Services
Case / Care Management
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
The Hudson Valley Justice Center offers direct representation and advice to low income residents of the Hudson Valley. The office focuses on the following areas of law: Eviction defense and other landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence, Benefits hearings for eligible citizens, Immigration, Family Law Matters.

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General Legal Aid
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Immigration Courts
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Family court that deals with petitions for custody, child support, juvenile delinquency, PINS, neglect, abuse, family offense and adoptions.

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Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Temporary Restraining Orders
Youth Courts
Specialized State Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
A not-for-profit public interest firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families in Western New York. NLS aims to create the greatest access to the justice system for low-income individuals and those living with disabilities to pursue goals that will increase both the stability and the quality of their lives. Offers services in the following areas: - Housing (evictions, unsafe conditions, housing choice vouchers, discrimination, landlord/tenant concerns) - Family (DV, family offense petitions, custody, visitation, divorce, child and spousal support, paternity) - Public Benefits (temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, utility shutoffs, emergency assistance, fair hearings, overpayments) - Medical-Legal Partnership (temporary assistance, SNAP, wills, SSI, Veteran services) - Disability (health insurance coverage issues, denial of services and equipment, SSI, SSDI, benefits advisement, overpayments, Medicaid/Medicare) - Student Loan/Debt Counseling - Health Insurance Navigators (New York State of Health) ##RENTRY##

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General Legal Aid
Welfare Rights Assistance
Landlord / Tenant Dispute Resolution
Alimony Assistance
Child Custody / Visitation Assistance
Paternity Suits
Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Tenant Rights Information / Counseling
Child Support Assistance / Enforcement
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
General Benefits Assistance
Personal Financial Counseling
Legal Counseling
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance
Utility Disconnection Protection
Divorce Assistance
Legal Representation
Landlord Rights Information / Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Public / Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
A domestic violence program comprised of advocates and social workers located within the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Provides supportive counseling, resources, case management, and safety planning to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Specializes in providing advocacy within criminal courts and helping survivors review their options regardless of whether they have a criminal case. Free services are provided to anyone who identifies themselves as a victim of Domestic Violence. Services include BE SAFE Hotline; court accompaniment and advocacy; counseling; crisis case management; help with safety planning; information and referrals for counseling, housing, and other programs; help communicating with the Assistant District Attorney and police; help with medical, housing, employment and financial needs; education and training about abuse; assistance in filing Family Court Family Offense petitions; and VINE program registration for offender release information.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Crime Victim Support
Spouse / Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Offers a safe place where victims can go to talk with a counselor, get legal help such as obtaining an Order of Protection and child support, learn about making a safety plan, find out about domestic violence shelter services, access public assistance, spiritual support and much more.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Family Justice Centers
Provides safe housing and related support services for victims of domestic violence and their children under the age of 18 including emergency housing, hotline, case management, court advocacy, and referrals to Legal Aid regarding divorces, custody, and order of protection.

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
* Provides legal services and counseling for civil matters to low-income people. Legal education and information. Health care advocacy. Elder Law advocacy. SSI disability advocacy. Domestic violence/victims of a crime. Medicare and Medicaid legal problems and denials. Fair housing enforcement/ housing discrimination and education. Public benefits such as SNAP. * Provides legal information to people who are homeless, at risk of losing their housing, or have a public benefits termination or denial; this includes: Evictions. Foreclosures. * Provides information for referrals for civil legal needs that are not listed. Resources can oftentimes link people with a source of assistance.

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Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Legal Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Health Law
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Discrimination Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Elder Law
General Legal Aid
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

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Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

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Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

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Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Representation
Provides free civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence who cannot afford private legal counsel. Services include assistance with orders of protection, child and spousal support, custody and visitation and divorce.

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Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
* Provides assistance for these types of legal problems: Consumer Problems: Frozen bank accounts. Debt problems. Student loans. Identity theft. Car problems. Utility shutoffs. Other consumer problems. Housing Problems: Evictions. Lockouts. Security deposits. Repair problems. Subsidized housing. Foreclosures. Other housing problems. Divorce and Other Family Matters: Child support. Custody. Child protective matters. Guardianship. Domestic violence. Other Issues: Access to healthcare. Unemployment benefits. Welfare, Medicaid and Food Stamps and other public benefits. Special education and other school issues. Disability discrimination and other disability issues. Elder law.

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Elder Law
Legal Information Services
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Health Law
Consumer Law
Labor and Employment Law
General Legal Aid
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Legal Representation
Legal Counseling
Criminal Law
Divorce Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

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Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Representation
Offers legal assistance to college students who have been victimized by interpersonal violence and are in need of legal representation, advice, and other legal assistance.
Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include family matters including orders of protection, divorces, separations, child custody, and child support as well as legal problems that keep victims from becoming independent from their abusers, including problems with finances, housing, public benefits, access to healthcare, and immigration.

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Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Legal Representation
Provides the courts to deal with civil, supreme, family and surrogate issues in the county.

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Temporary Restraining Orders
State Supreme Court
Specialized State Courts
Civil State Trial Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
Provide legal representation/advocacy for DV survivors in family court matters and other legal areas.
Offers an open, monthly meeting (1st Monday of every month) to address various legal issues for victims of domestic violence, on questions such as financial, emotional support, domestic relations, and crisis, and more. Lawyers, therapists, and financial planners volunteer their time during to offer advice or guide to what resources would be best.

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Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services
The Town Court hears cases for legal matters that occur within the boundaries of Southeast.

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Civil State Trial Courts
Temporary Restraining Orders
Criminal Temporary Protective Orders
Specialized State Courts
Domestic / Family Violence Legal Services