Florida Rural Legal Services
Client
Services
We are committed to providing you with the best service possible.
Services * Housing Housing Matters involving tenant’s rights; home ownership and foreclosure defense, sub-standard housing; lockouts and utility shut-offs by landlords; foreclosure; housing discrimination; farm worker housing; and eviction defense. Civil Rights Matters pertaining to rights for minorities, persons with disabilities and other constitutionally protected persons. Family Security/Public Benefits Includes unemployment insurance benefits; bankruptcy, TANF (welfare) benefits; food stamps; Social Security, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare and health related issues such as access to medical services. Elder Law Issues involving health care, nursing home placement, Medicaid and end of life planning issues (wills, powers of attorney and health care surrogates). Family Law Services Divorces are provided in the following counties under very specific conditions. Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties. You must be a resident of one of the 4 counties above and not be living with your spouse. If there are children involved you must be the custodial parent. For residents of Desoto, Glades and Hendry Counties please contact the Ft. Myers Office.
*Labor and Employment
* Education
* Civil Rigths
* Family Security/Public Benefits
* Elder Law
* Family Law Services
Client Services
Labor and Employment
Issues including minimum wage and overtime claims; working conditions; retaliation; sexual harassment; and employees rights.
Education
Issues including securing students’ rights; special education placement problems; suspensions and expulsions.
Charlotte County...you must be a resident of Charlotte County. Divorces are provided only in matters involving children and/or domestic violence.
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