LEGAL SERVICES

Legal support for domestic violence victims and survivors

The legal system can become another avenue through which abuse and coercive control continue. Mommy’s Heart helps eligible victims and survivors navigate family-law and related legal matters.

Services May Include

  • Legal information and referrals

  • Assistance preparing qualifying legal documents

  • Court accompaniment and advocacy

  • Help organizing evidence and case records

  • Connections with pro bono attorneys and legal clinics

  • Support involving custody and visitation matters

  • Assistance identifying patterns of coercive control and litigation retaliation

  • Referrals for related immigration or social-service needs

  • Services provided by volunteer attorneys, supervised law students, legal interns, and advocates

Request legal assistance

Services may be provided by volunteer attorneys, supervised law students, legal interns, and advocates.

Apply for Legal Services

Legal Disclaimer

Submitting an application does not establish an attorney-client relationship or guarantee legal representation. The availability and scope of assistance depend on eligibility, program capacity, conflicts checks, and available resources.