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In this Legal Clinic video, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) introduces us to Hope Cards and OurFamilyWizard. Florida State Representative Michael "Mike" Gottlieb discusses legislation passed about Hope Cards and Rebecca Perra, from Our Family Wizard, reviews a technology solution to families co-parenting. CLE information is below for attorneys. -Hope Card- Rep. Gottlieb discusses the new law, its purpose, and what the Hope Card is. He talks about how survivors of domestic violence can obtain a Hope Card and the positive feedback received from the community and law enforcement. In Broward County, Florida - https://www.browardclerk.org/Divisions/DomesticViolence#RequestaHope In Collier County - https://www.collierclerk.com/court-divisions/family-law/domestic-violence/hope-card/#more-16969 -OurFamilyWizard- Many Judges order parties to use apps like Our Family Wizard to communicate safely with each other, especially when domestic violence is an issue in the relationship. Ms. Perra speaks about the Co-Parenting App with a discussion of its features including: Secure Audio and Visual Calls Recording Options Can create a Transcript of the call SMS Texting Records and Timestamps for texts Shared Parenting Schedule Calendar (holidays, pick up and drop off, change requests, etc.) Photo Sharing Verify Location of Child Exchanges Health and Medical Info Bank Costs There is a FEE WAIVER application for indigent users and it is FREE for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence. For more information about our services or to apply online for CCLA's services, visit our website at https://www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org/ or our Linktree https://linktr.ee/ccla_sfl to follow us on all platforms. https://www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org/Get-Involved/Donate/ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5BLE83J2QJK4E&source=url https://linktr.ee/ccla_sfl This information is current as of the date of airing on March 28, 2025. Please visit www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org for more information. This video does not, and is not intended to, constitute specific legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by watching this video. Instead, all information, content, and materials presented are for general informational purposes only. All @ccla_sfl videos are property of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. This video is not an endorsement of a product or service, it is for informational purposes only. CLE 2412587N 12-16-2024 to 6-30-2026 General:1.0 Technology 1.0 Certification Marital & Family Law: 1.0
Legal Clinic: Hope Cards for Victims of Domestic Violence & Our Family Wizard Co-Parenting App CLE
come with us to file a Petition for Injunction for Protection at the Broward Central Courthouse. We show you where to park and how to get to room WW02140 at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. To see forms, check out https://www.browardclerk.org/Divisions/DomesticViolence#FormsAndSelfHelp. If you would like to apply for representation at your hearing for an Injunction for Protection, call us at 954-736-2400. #ProtectiveOrder #Injuction #RestrainingOrder #Broward #BrowardCounty
Filing an Injunction for Protection at the Broward Central Courthouse: Parking, Where to Go, WW02140
In this Legal Learning episode, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLASFL) explains Social Security Overpayments. CCLASFL teaches us what an overpayment is and what may cause an overpayment. We also discuss some options for resolving overpayments. For more information about our services or to apply online, visit our website at https://www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org/ or our Linktree https://linktr.ee/ccla_sfl to follow us on all platforms. https://www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org/Get-Involved/Donate/ https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5BLE83J2QJK4E&source=url https://linktr.ee/ccla_sfl This information is current as of the date of airing on March 13, 2025. Please visit www.CoastToCoastLegalAid.org for more information. This video does not, and is not intended to, constitute specific legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by watching this video. Instead, all information, content, and materials presented are for general informational purposes only. All @ccla_sfl videos are property of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. #SocialSecurity #SocialSecurity #Overpay #Overpayments #Seniors #SeniorsBenefits #SeniorCitizens #Eldercare #EldercareServices #Caregivers #LegalAid #LegalServices #LegalAssistance #LegalInformation
Legal Learning: Social Security Overpayments
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