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Safety - Domestic Violence Legal Assistance | Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

1021 Clinton Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

Eligibility

Open to: - Survivors of domestic violence - Older adults (ages 60 and older) - People involved in divorce, custody, or child support cases connected to domestic violence or child endangerment - Immigrant survivors of domestic violence or trafficking, regardless of citizenship status General eligibility requirements: - Meets income and asset guidelines - No conflicts of interest - Lives in service area - Meets citizenship and immigration requirements

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred

Fees

None

Service area

Bureau County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Boone County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Henry County, IL
Lee County, IL
Mercer County, IL
Rock Island County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Fulton County, IL
Henderson County, IL
Iroquois County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kankakee County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Knox County, IL
Lake County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Mcdonough County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Stark County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Warren County, IL
Will County, IL
Woodford County, IL

Description

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Providing organization

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.