Child Custody/Visitation Assistance (Low Income)

The agency provides legal services related to civil matters for low-income residents of Los Angeles County with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The areas of law the agency can assist with include problems related to housing and landlord/tenant issues, criminal record expungement assistance, divorce and child custody, immigration issues, disaster relief, government benefits, healthcare, domestic violence services, employment benefits and community education and outreach. Geographic and income restrictions apply. Services are provided to residents of the San Fernando, San Gabriel, Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita and parts of the City of Los Angeles. Geographic and income restrictions apply.

Walk-in Self Help Legal Access centers are available at various courthouse locations (Antelope Valley, Chatsworth, Pasadena, Pomona and Van Nuys). These centers provide self representation assistance and forms assistance in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, eviction, name changes, restraining orders and claims for exemptions (garnishments).

This agency does not accept criminal matters, medical malpractice, personal injury or worker's compensation. Referrals are provided for services the agency does not provide directly.