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 over 900 offices across the country. Approximately 57 million people are eligible for the services and the program closes almost a million cases a year.
Legal Services Corporation was established in 1974. They award grants to the providers of legal services and also give technical assistance and training to programs.
Seventy-five percent of the clients helped by the programs that are funded by Legal Services Corporation are women. They are given financial assistance with family law issues that include child custody cases, guardianship, restraining orders and any legal assistance needed by victims of domestic violence. These cases make up approximately one third of the cases.
Legal Services Corporation or LSC funded programs also help people involved in cases involving housing issues and foreclosure. Assistance is available for loan renegotiation, foreclosure prevention and landlord-tenant disputes. Renters can get legal assistance to keep federal housing subsidies. For the single mom who faces eviction from a rental because the landlord is facing foreclosure, help is also available.
Vulnerable groups who are the victims of unscrupulous lenders can also find help with their consumer issues through programs funded by Legal Services Corporation. The programs will assist with filing for bankruptcy and also help people manage debt.
For people who work or who have worked but need assistance in getting the government benefits, including disability that they are entitled to, FSC funded programs can help. They also help obtain compensation from private employers.
The Legal Services Corporation website offers a map so that the single mom can find out about the programs in her state that are funded.
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