Family Law

To apply, please click the link at the top of the page Get Help and complete an online application. You may also download the Family Law Application Packet, complete the entire application, and email it to family@legalaid.org. A paralegal will contact you to follow up on your application.

If you have a time sensitive matter (Injunction for Protection hearing or were served with a family law case), and you would like to apply for our services, please call 954.736.2495. For general information, please call 954-736-2400. 

If you are concerned your computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer or call the Florida Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 500-1119 or TTY (800) 621-4202.

The RIGHTS (Representation Information and Guidance for Human Trafficking Survivors) Program provides comprehensive free civil legal services to survivors of human trafficking living in Broward County. RIGHTS is a trauma-informed, holistic legal program. Under this approach, a survivor will not have to recount their experiences with multiple attorneys, but will rather work with only one attorney on multiple legal problems. Legal services in this area include: expungements, T-visas, civil injunctions, divorces, name changes, and parental responsibility.

RIGHTS services are free and there are no financial eligibility restrictions. To learn more about services available to survivors of trafficking contact 754-312-3349 or vsexton@legalaid.org.

Family Law Application Packet
General Brochure
Human Trafficking Brochure
Domestic Violence Brochure
RISE Victims Rights Brochure
Living with HIV Assistance Brochure

Facts About Domestic Violence
How to Obtain an Injunction
Petitioning For a Restraining Order
Injunctions for Protection (video)
Resources for Additional Help
Dissolution of Marriage and Issues