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Welcome to the Georgia Legal Services Program
Family Violence Project Webpage

Family violence hurts victims, families, children and communities. This page contains information that you may find helpful if you are a victim or someone trying to help a victim of family violence.

Which Georgia Legal Services Program office can help me?

BEFORE YOU USE THESE RESOURCES, READ ABOUT SAFETY:

Elements of Risk Assessment

NOTE: If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. You could be in dangerand need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!

Family Violence Self-Help

Interpreters are available for Family Violence Matters

Educational Presentations

Articles and Brochures

Family Violence in the Military
Collecting Child Support
Child Custody
Getting a Divorce in Georgia [ If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. In this situation, you could be in danger and need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!]
Breaking Free from Domestic Violence
Housing and Domestic Violence
Economic Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence
Child Support Garnishment

Legal Services Online Domestic Violence Protection Project

Shelter Helpline-- Where is the Family Violence Shelter nearest me? CALL 1(800)33HAVEN or 1-800-334-2836.

Training Is Available from Georgia Legal Services Program

Training for legal advocates to assist victims of family violence
Training on family violence for your local Bar Association

For training information, contact:

Vicky Kimbrell
Georgia Legal Services Program
(404) 206-5175

Links to Useful Resources on Family Violence

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LegalAid-GA.org provides general information only. This is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. You can get legal advice only from a lawyer. Deadlines are extremely important in most legal matters. You may lose important legal rights if you do not hire an attorney immediately to advise you. Viewing this web site or sending an e-mail message through this web site does NOT create an attorney-client relationship.

Copyright and Use Notice

This material is copyrighted by the authoring organization or individual. Legal information can change rapidly. Provided links are kept updated, permission is given to link to this material from a nonprofit, court or government website. Website material may be printed, copied and distributed only in its original format for non-commercial, informational purposes. The material may not be altered from its original format. Reproducing the material to promote a commercial purpose is expressly prohibited. Commercial enterprises are expressly forbidden from linking to our material or using our material in other ways. Legal Aid and GLSP are not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material or links. To inquire about appropriate use of this material, please contact 404-524-5811.

Information Not Legal Advice
LegalAid-GA.org provides general information only. This is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. You can get legal advice only from a lawyer. Deadlines are extremely important in most legal matters. You may lose important legal rights if you do not hire an attorney immediately to advise you. Viewing this web site or sending an e-mail message through this web site does NOT create an attorney-client relationship.

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