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Legal Services

Courts can be a confusing, we’re here to help you navigate the journey.

The legal team at Live Violence Free is here to provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Our Family Law Attorney, Bilingual Paralegal, and Legal Assistant work together to provide free consultation, representation and/or assistance with legal forms on a case by case basis. Our legal team may assist you with the following services at no cost

Protection Orders

  • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
  • Civil Harassment Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Family Law Matters

  • Child Custody
  • Child Visitation
  • Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce
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Immigration

  • U Visa
  • T Visa
  • VAWA Self Petition

Legal Workshops

Our legal team provides free workshops to the community on how you can start your divorce, completing financial disclosures, and how to seek child support & child custody. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter to be notified when the next legal workshop is scheduled.

FAQ's

No. However, a police report may help your chances of getting a permanent restraining order as it can be a record of previous abusive behavior.

No. If there is a threat of violence or an act of violence a restraining order could protect you from potential harm in the future.

Yes, the Legal department will provide you with as much information as possible to help guide your decision.

Yes, if your situation qualifies as an emergency and you are a victim of domestic violence then we can request the court make emergency custody orders.

It depends but it is a minimum of six months. Divorces can be complex with children, assets, and debts involved. Due to the complexity of each case we like to meet with survivors to understand and provide guidance based on their unique situation.

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