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Victim of a Crime (VOCA)
FRLS provides free civil legal services to residents in our service areas who are victims of a crime. The VOCA program has no income limits for its applicants. Therefore, high or low-income persons may apply for VOCA services. Our VOCA attorneys provide family and immigration law services:
Family Law Services:
- Domestic Violence Injunctions
- Paternity Cases
- Temporary Custody
- Guardianship of Minors
- Divorce –where the other spouse is represented by an attorney, minor children are involved, or there is domestic violence.
- Adoption of Minor Children
- Emergency Pick-Up Motions- when the minor child is being withheld from the legal guardian or parent.
Immigration Law Services:
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)- Path to citizenship if abused by U.S. Citizen/LPR Spouse, Former Spouse (within 2 years), Parents, or Siblings (if U.S. Citizen).
- T Visa- Path to citizenship if trafficked for sex/labor.
- U Visa- Path to citizenship if survivor of certain criminal activities.
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)- Path to citizenship if unmarried, under 21 years old and abused, neglected or abandon by one or both parents.
Warning
Your abuser may monitor your internet use and may be able to view your computer activity. If you have reason to believe that your computer is not secure, you may wish to use a computer in another location to which your abuser does not have access.
Elder Law at FRLS
Navigating the World of Elder Law
From advanced directives and wills to elder exploitation and housing issues, there is a lot to consider when planning for your next chapter of life.
Get Free Assistance With Elder Legal Services at FRLS!
Elder law focuses on addressing the unique legal needs of older adults and their families. FRLS's elder law services helps seniors plan for the future and secure their healthcare and financial well-being.
Our attorneys can help qualified elder clients within our service areas with any one of the following:
- Wills and advance directives
- Estate planning
- Guardianship
- Income maintenance and financial representation
- Healthcare and planning
- Housing
- Age discrimination
- Durable power of attorney
Many immigrants are fearful of admitting that they have been a victim of a crime in part because they believe they will be removed (deported) from the United States if they report the crime.
U.S. law provides several protections for legal and undocumented immigrants who have been victims of a crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes
How can FRLS help with income maintenance?
How can FRLS help seniors with housing legal issues?
What is a living will?
Are you facing age discrimination?
What is long-term care?
News Releases & Client Stories
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If you have been a victim of abuse, contact FRLS for help.
Physical Abuse
Sexual/Trafficking Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Financial Abuse
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Service areas: Lee, Polk, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Indian River, Highlands, Hardee, Hendry, Charlotte, Desoto, and Glade Counties.
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