Lawyer Referral/Do I need a lawyer?

You may want to try contacting a lawyer, if you haven’t already. Here is a link to legal resources in [STATE] that may be able to assist you for free or at little cost. {INSERT LINK}

If you can’t afford a lawyer, you may be able to get help from a legal services organization that provides free or low-cost legal help in some cases. {INSERT LINKS TO FINDING A LAWYER} If they can’t help you, they might be able to refer you to someone who can take your case on a sliding scale fee or for free. Shelters and other domestic violence organizations may also be able to provide you with legal assistance. [INSERT LINK TO STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS] You may also want to try any law schools in your area because sometimes they have legal clinics and can take cases for free.  If you can afford a lawyer, a lawyer referral service in your area can help you find a lawyer who has experience in this area of law. We have some good tips on our site for things to think about when interviewing a private lawyer to figure out whether s/he is knowledgeable about domestic violence.