The Role of Legal Aid in Recovery
For many survivors, legal assistance is the first step toward safety and independence. Legal aid can help secure injunctions, navigate divorce or custody disputes, and ensure financial stability after leaving an abuser. Having an attorney means survivors do not have to face the legal system alone.
Removing Barriers to Safety
Survivors often face challenges such as limited finances, lack of transportation, or fear of retaliation. Legal aid organizations like FRLS provide confidential and free services to help break down those barriers. Our advocates also connect clients to additional community resources such as shelters, counseling, and emergency financial support.
Download FRLS's Domestic Violence Brochure
Advocating for Survivors by Sharing Knowledge
Understanding your rights is a powerful tool. FRLS ensures every survivor knows what protections exist and how to use them. By offering education, outreach, and legal representation, we help survivors make informed decisions that support long-term safety and self-sufficiency.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Contact Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. at 1-888-582-3410, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS):
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide. Since 1966, FRLS has pursued justice by providing legal services in
housing law, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law, disaster relief, education law, tax advocacy, and more, all at no cost to our clients. FRLS collaborates with community organizations and Pro Bono attorneys to deliver quality advocacy, outreach, and education designed to protect the rights of those in need. For over 50 years, FRLS has been a steadfast advocate for justice. Learn more at www.FRLS.org.