• Client Stories

  • (FLORIDA)- A single mom, who had been living in fear, was being stalked by her ex-boyfriend after their relationship came to an end. The ordeal became frightening, and even dangerous when the victim was targeted by both her ex-boyfriend and his mother. She didn't feel safe any longer. Nights...
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    (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.)- Like many who suffered with their health and financial stability during the coronavirus pandemic, a 33-year-old West Palm Beach man faced the looming threat of an eviction when his shifts at work were cut. The burden of his rent mounted as his debt compounded. He...
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    (FLORIDA)- A 56-year-old Florida man, who had been laid off, spent 20 years working in the industry of installation and service of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems before his health began to worsen. Peter (which is a name given to the 56-year-old man for confidential purposes) had a...
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    (LEE COUNTY, Fla.)- For the more than 8 million Americans who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, it's a critical financial lifeline. The monthly payments help to keep individuals, like Michael F., 52, of Lee County, afloat. Michael has a family to support: a...
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    Geraldo Quintero is a kind of private person.  He suffers from anxiety and issues that make managing finances difficult for him.  He reached out to FRLS when he was served with three collection lawsuits.  The stress from the lawsuits was aggravating his anxiety and other conditions and he didn’t...
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    June 13, 2021
    Ana (not her real name) was in a very abusive marriage and escaped to the United States from Guatemala with her two children. Her husband followed her and threatened to harm her and the children if she didn’t go back to him.  Ana knew she had to end the cycle. When she refused to go back with...
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    Carol (not her real name) is a single mom who was supporting three children. Although she was working full-time she was not able to continue to pay a credit card that she had used to make ends meet. A collection lawsuit was filed and a judgment was obtained against Carol which she could not pay...
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    June 13, 2021
    John (not his real name) was diagnosed with HIV in 2008 and because he was unable to work he began receiving disability insurance benefits without which he would have been homeless. In 2019, the Social Security Administration ceased his benefits although John continued to be unable to work full...
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    Eduardo (not his real name) knew he had to help his family, they were barely getting by in Honduras. He heard about a man recruiting workers to come to Florida to pick strawberries. The man promised him steady work, fair wages, and safe housing. The man made Eduardo pay recruitment fees that...
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    “Michelle” (not her real name) had a problem with her rental home. Michelle was a senior citizen and the home she was renting had serious health and safety issues, but her landlord refused to fix the issues. When Michelle complained her landlord started harassing and intimidating Michelle. The...
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