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    January 16, 2026 · VOCA,FFLA,Family Protection,Family Law,News Releases
    Florida law allows survivors of domestic violence to seek protection orders that restrict abusers...
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    Our client, a mother in the midst of a divorce, reached out to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc....
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    January 14, 2026 · FFLA,LSC,Family Law,News Releases
    Parenting plans are a required component of divorce cases in Florida when minor children are...
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    January 13, 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...
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    January 12, 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...
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    January 9, 2026 · Family Law,News Releases,FRLS,LSC,FFLA
    Florida law requires parents in divorce cases to attend a four-hour parenting course. This course...
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    January 8, 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...
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    January 7, 2026 · Family Law,FFLA,LSC,News Releases,FRLS
    Child support in Florida is determined by statutory guidelines designed to provide consistency...
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    January 6, 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...
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    January 5, 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) – Though our legal system endeavors to protect all individuals, it often falls short....
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    December 17, 2025 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,Civil Law
    After becoming the primary caregiver for her grandchild, our client relied on Social Security...
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    December 16, 2025 · Housing Law,Eviction,LSC,News Releases,Housing Rights
    Eviction is a legal process a landlord can use to remove a tenant from rental property. For...
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    December 15, 2025 · Family Protection,News Releases,FFLA,LSC,VOCA
    The Role of Legal Aid in Recovery For many survivors, legal assistance is the first step toward...
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    (FLORIDA) – Many private attorneys are eager to find ways to give back through Pro Bono service....
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    December 10, 2025 · News Releases,LSC,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,Client Story
    Our client, who suffers from a chronic illness that prevents them from working during times of...
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    December 9, 2025 · Client Story,Housing Rights,Tenants Rights,LSC,News Releases
    Under Florida law, tenants are protected by rights that cannot be ignored without serious legal...
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    December 8, 2025 · Family Protection,News Releases,LSC,FFLA,VOCA
    What Is an Injunction for Protection? An injunction for protection, commonly referred to as a...
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    December 5, 2025 · News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,FRLS,Civil Law
    What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance to eligible...
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    (FLORIDA) – With years of experience as an attorney on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Erin Kirkwood...
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