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FRLS Client Stories
- January 15, 2026Read more...Our client, a mother in the midst of a divorce, reached out to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) after her previous attorney was no longer able to represent her after the initial hearing. In desperate need of representation, she asked FRLS if there was a Pro Bono attorney willing to take...Read more...A mother lay asleep in bed when her husband, intoxicated and aggressive, came into the room. He grabbed his wife by her hair and began punching her in the back of the head. As he tried to leave in the car she asked him not to drive, fearing for his safety. In response, he shoved her to the ground...January 8, 2026Read more...At Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS), family law is our second largest area of law we cover amidst a wide range of civil legal services. FRLS is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida...January 6, 2026Read more...In Florida, you must go through a series of steps to finalize a dissolution of marriage, known as a divorce. Those steps include first filing for the divorce, attending mediation sessions, and finally receiving a final judgement in court that legally dissolves the marriage. For one of our...December 17, 2025Read more...After becoming the primary caregiver for her grandchild, our client relied on Social Security Disability benefits to support their household. Years later, she received a sudden notice: her grandchild was no longer considered disabled, and their benefits would be terminated. Unsure how to move...December 10, 2025Read more...Our client, who suffers from a chronic illness that prevents them from working during times of treatment or rest, requested SSI benefits to help their family stay afloat. After being denied, they turned to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for assistance to appeal the decision. Our...Read more...Under Florida law, tenants are protected by rights that cannot be ignored without serious legal consequences. Yet far too often, renters are unaware of the protections they're entitled to or where to turn when those rights are violated. One young mother knew this struggle all too well when she...October 17, 2025Read more...(FORT MYERS, Fla) - Hurricane Ian’s devasting aftermath left a retired Vietnam veteran to deal with extensive roof, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the home he owned. A year later after most of the repairs were completed, his insurance issued a check for the repairs made out to him and his...October 16, 2025Read more...(PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.) - Across the state, Floridians face the challenge of finding affordable housing in their neighborhoods. The housing crisis can be attributed to a combination of economic factors, disproportionally impacting low- and middle-income communities. For those relying on Section...Read more...(SAINT LUCIE, Fla.) – A elderly woman, Karel (not her real name), had her Social Security Disability (SSD) stripped away from her when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined she was no longer disabled under their criteria. Her benefits were to cease immediately, when she reached out...More Posts
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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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