Hello LAWM friends!

A large proportion of our work involves helping individuals - and kids - get safe from domestic abuse. Nora's story, featured below, is one of many such stories we could tell. It is an honor for our staff to be able to walk with clients through the legal process. Securing a just legal outcome enables survivors to move on with their lives, with dignity, safety, and fresh hope.

This month we also have resources for you to download and share on common family law questions like divorce and child custody, plus resources to help prevent utility shut-offs.

If there are particular topics you'd like to see us over in future, let us know! Thanks, as always, for your support. You make a real difference!

Dividing marital property and determining child custody rights are two important parts of the divorce process. Custody hearings can also occur separately from divorce proceedings.

Here's our printable overview of property division and custody.

And the same information in Spanish.

For our info on PPO's (Personal Protection Orders), click the images below.

Also, our friends at Lakeshore Legal Aid made these easy-to-understand videos about child support, requesting supervised parenting time, and more.

Even though the weather is finally taking a turn for the better, many in our communities continue to face the threat of utility shut-offs. Here are some links to information about assistance and protections from the Michigan Public Service Commission:

• Energy assistance and shut-off protection

• Assistance programs and protection for seniors

• For customers who need help with phone, utility or broadband bills

St. Joseph

(Berrien County)

901 Port St

St. Joseph, MI 49085

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