Family Law Clinics
Volunteer Attorneys meet one-on-one with clients for 20-30 minute sessions concerning divorce and custody issues. Clients with a MN family law case are eligible. Sessions are held via phone.
Tubman cannot offer legal services if an attorney is already retained by the client. Volunteer attorneys do not make court appearances or provide ongoing representation.
NOTE: Due to capacity, Family Law Clinics may be limited to one advice call every two months.
For more information: Call (612) 870-2400
If you’re a legal professional interested in volunteering in this program, click here.
Tubman Family Law Program
For more comprehensive family law assistance, clients go through a more in depth screening and assessment process, and Tubman offers services according to legal needs, eligibility, and capacity of the programs. All services are subject to conflict checks, income and jurisdiction requirements. Services are provided by staff attorneys, contract attorneys, and volunteer attorneys. Tubman cannot offer legal services if an attorney is already retained by a client.
Pro bono representation is a very limited resource. Participating in a legal screening does not guarantee legal representation.
Several services that may be offered are described below:
For more information: Call (612) 870-2400
Advice Calls
An attorney calls the client to speak briefly about legal issues and provide advice on how to proceed, as well as any additional resources.
Attorneys in this program do not make court appearances or provide ongoing representation.
Brief Services Clinics
Attorneys meeting one-on-one with clients for a 1-2 hour workshop designed to help people represent themselves in family law cases. Goals for this session could include drafting court documents, providing legal advice, and helping clients prepare for mediation, court conferences, and court hearings. These clinics are being held via phone or zoom, though some exceptions can be made. Those with a MN family law case and below 250% of the Federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for this service.
Attorneys in this program do not make court appearances or provide ongoing representation.
Representation
Attorneys provide pro bono (free) legal representation to clients with family law cases in Hennepin, Washington, and Ramsey Counties. Special priority given to clients experiencing domestic/sexual violence. Clients who are below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for this service.
For additional legal resources, visit LawHelpMN.org.
