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SAFETY - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Open to: - Survivors of domestic violence - Older adults (ages 60 and older) - People involved in divorce, custody, or child support cases connected to domestic violence or child endangerment - Immigrant survivors of domestic violence or trafficking, regardless of citizenship status General eligibility requirements: - Meets income and asset guidelines - No conflicts of interest - Lives in service area - Meets citizenship and immigration requirements

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred

Fees

None

Service area

Livingston County, Illinois Stark County, Illinois Mchenry County, Illinois Lasalle County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois Boone County, Illinois Iroquois County, Illinois Fulton County, Illinois Jo Daviess County, Illinois Marshall County, Illinois Woodford County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois Tazewell County, Illinois Mclean County, Illinois Dupage County, Illinois Henderson County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Warren County, Illinois Rock Island County, Illinois Putnam County, Illinois Mcdonough County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Kankakee County, Illinois Bureau County, Illinois Lake County, Illinois Stephenson County, Illinois Winnebago County, Illinois Will County, Illinois Mercer County, Illinois Knox County, Illinois Dekalb County, Illinois Henry County, Illinois Grundy County, Illinois Peoria County, Illinois Lee County, Illinois Kendall County, Illinois

Services to help survivors of domestic violence, older adults, people with disabilities, and immigrant survivors of violence and trafficking:

- Orders of Protection for people experiencing domestic violence.

- Divorce, custody, or child support in cases involving domestic violence or child endangerment.

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Other court orders to stop abuse, harassment, or stalking.

- Immigration issues faced by survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

- Guardianships of minors and adults to ensure safety and stability.

Providing organization

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.