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Divorce Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services

50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron Centre Plaza, Akron, OH 44308

Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. - Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over. - Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit, and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case. - Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.

Required documents
- If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process. - Must complete a Community Legal Aid Divorce Application. Visit the website at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply to complete form online or call the Legal HelpLine to request that one be mailed to you.
Hours

Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(330) 535-4191
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voice | For Existing Clients

(800) 998-9454
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voice | Legal HelpLine for New Clients

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process
Visit the website at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply to complete form online or call the Legal HelpLine to request that one be mailed to you.
Fees

Fees such as court costs and litigation expenses may apply.

Service area

Stark County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio

Provides limited assistance for people who are initiating or responding to a suit for a divorce.

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Providing organization

Community Legal Aid Services

Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.