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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.1-888-582-3410 | Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

APPLY FOR FREE HELP

Your Rental Agreement in Florida: Why It Doesn’t Have to Be in Writing

3 de febrero de 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Housing Law,Tenants Rights,News Releases

(FLORIDA)- When you move into a rental home or employer-provided housing in Florida, you enter...

Client Story | Father of Two Avoids Eviction and Saves Thousands Thanks to FRLS

2 de febrero de 2026 · Housing Rights,Housing Law,Client Story,News Releases,Tenants Rights

Our client, a father of two, had been struggling to pay the rent for his family home over several...

Client Story | Single Mother Reaches out to FRLS for Representation in Paternity Case

29 de enero de 2026 · VOCA,News Releases,Family Law,Family Protection,Client Story

In 2024, family law accounted for the second highest number of cases handled at FRLS, 73% of...

Education Rights: Legal Aid for Families

28 de enero de 2026 · FFLA,LSC,Family Law,Education Legal Aid,News Releases

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) helps families with education matters. Low-income...

Client Story | How FRLS Helped a Domestic Violence Survivor Recover Owed Payments

27 de enero de 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,Family Law,VOCA,Civil Law

After finalizing their divorce, our client and her ex-husband were navigating the in-and-outs of...

Victim of a Crime Act (VOCA): Justice Without Barriers

26 de enero de 2026 · VOCA,Family Protection,Family Law,News Releases

With funding from the Victim of a Crime Act (VOCA) program, FRLS helps survivors of crime access...

What to Expect When Filing for a Domestic Violence Injunction

23 de enero de 2026 · Family Protection,News Releases,FFLA,VOCA,LSC

Step One: Filing the Petition You can file a petition for injunction for protection at your...

Bankruptcy Protection in Divorce Cases

22 de enero de 2026 · News Releases,LSC,Consumer Law,Family Law

Divorce often brings financial challenges, especially when debts are shared. Bankruptcy...

Your Rights as a Survivor of Domestic Violence in Florida

21 de enero de 2026 · Family Protection,Family Law,LSC,FFLA,News Releases

Understanding Your Legal Rights Survivors of domestic violence have specific legal protections...

The Power of Speaking Up: Why Legal Help Matters

20 de enero de 2026 · News Releases,Family Protection,VOCA,Family Law

Why Legal Help Is Critical Many survivors hesitate to seek legal help due to fear, shame, or...

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders in Florida

16 de enero de 2026 · VOCA,FFLA,Family Protection,Family Law,News Releases

Florida law allows survivors of domestic violence to seek protection orders that restrict abusers...

Client Story | FRLS Pro Bono Attorney Negotiates Settlement for Child Support and Alimony in Divorce Case

15 de enero de 2026 · Client Story,Family Law,News Releases,FFLA,LSC

Our client, a mother in the midst of a divorce, reached out to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc....

Parenting Plans in Florida Divorce Cases

14 de enero de 2026 · FFLA,LSC,Family Law,News Releases

Parenting plans are a required component of divorce cases in Florida when minor children are...

Client Story | FRLS Secures Domestic Violence Injunction for Abused Mother

13 de enero de 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,Family Law,Family Protection,VOCA

A mother lay asleep in bed when her husband, intoxicated and aggressive, came into the room. He...

Custody in Florida: Shared Parenting and Best Interests

12 de enero de 2026 · LSC,FFLA,Family Law,News Releases,Civil Law

Custody in Florida is guided by the principle of shared parenting. The law presumes that both...

Parenting Course Requirement in Florida Divorces

9 de enero de 2026 · Family Law,News Releases,FRLS,LSC,FFLA

Florida law requires parents in divorce cases to attend a four-hour parenting course. This course...

Client Story | Pro Bono Attorney Accepts Paternity Case for Full Representation on Short Notice

8 de enero de 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,Family Law,Pro Bono Program,FRLS

At Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS), family law is our second largest area of law we...

Child Support in Florida: Guidelines, Adjustments, and Enforcement

7 de enero de 2026 · Family Law,FFLA,LSC,News Releases,FRLS

Child support in Florida is determined by statutory guidelines designed to provide consistency...

Client Story | Pro Bono Attorney Helps Client Take Steps to Finalize Divorce Years Later at Family Law Clinic

6 de enero de 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,Pro Bono Program,Family Law,FRLS

In Florida, you must go through a series of steps to finalize a dissolution of marriage, known as...

Safety Planning and Legal Steps After Leaving an Abuser

5 de enero de 2026 · News Releases,Family Protection,VOCA,FFLA,LSC

Planning for Safety After Leaving Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most dangerous...

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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and partners. In accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute 496.411, all sponsor recognition provided by FRLS is value-neutral and non-promotional.
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