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Divorce on a ShoestringIf you are elderly, disabled, abused, or have moderate, low or no income you may qualify for free legal services. |
Many lawyers nationwide offer the public free (i.e., pro bono) legal services. These lawyers are sole practitioners, government lawyers, or partners and associates in small, medium and large law firms. You can find pro bono lawyers through state court self–help Centers and pro se resource centers like LawHelp.org and The Pro Se Law Center.
Your state and local bar associations may also help you find free legal services through their lawyer referral services. To find a lawyer referral service near you, select your state in the drop-down menu below.
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Many law students, supervised by law professors, provide free legal assistance and counseling to qualified clients. A few notable legal clinics include, Harvard Law School’s Family Law Clinic (617–390–2586), The Dickinson School of Law’s Family Law Clinic (717–240–5204) and Pepperdine University Union Rescue Mission Family Law Clinic (213–347–6300 ext. 4413) in Los Angeles, California. To find a law school clinic, contact the administrative office of law schools in or near your city.
This article is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have legal questions that relate to your specific divorce. The Modern Woman's Divorce Guide has no relationship with the organizations; agencies or programs listed above and does not endorse their services. We provide these links for your information only.
