Our Services & Programs Legal Services The following legal services are available through The Women's Center: Legal Information Service (LIS) The Community Legal Project (CLP) Family Law in North Carolina (in English) Attorney Notebook Legal Workshops VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Legal Resources   Legal Information Service (LIS) The Women's Center's Legal Information Service (LIS) provides the opportunity to speak with a volunteer attorney by phone for 15 minutes to discuss legal issues including divorce, child custody, consumer law, tenants' rights, etc. This service may help you clarify your legal issue(s). Attorneys offer information only, not advice, consultation, or representation. Call The Women's Center at 919-968-4610 to schedule a free evening appointment. This service is only available for residents of North Carolina. The Community Legal Project (CLP) UNC law students are available for 30-minute in-person appointments to discuss your legal questions. After your initial appointment, the law student researches your issue, composes a memo with relevant information, and meets with you for a follow-up consultation. The law student consults with an attorney before presenting information to you. This service may help you clarify your legal issue(s). Law students offer information only, not advice, consultation, or representation. Call The Women's Center at 919-968-4610 to schedule a free evening appointment. Family Law in North Carolina (in English) Drafted by attorneys, the Family Law in North Carolina guide is written in an easy-to-read question and answer format and provides information about separation, divorce, domestic violence, child custody, child support, and property settlement. Copies are offered for $15 (suggested donation), plus $3 for shipping, if required. Choose one of the following options to get your copy: Order Family Law in North Carolina online Download the order form and return it by mail or fax Stop by The Women's Center to pick up a copy or Call us at 919-968-4610 to request that a copy be mailed to you A copy is also available for use in our resource room during business hours. Please note that the laws detailed in the Family Law Book are specific to North Carolina.   Attorney Notebook This valuable resource provides detailed information about local attorneys, including their specialty areas and fees. Please come by The Women's Center and visit the Resource Room to read this material. Legal Workshops The Women’s Center offers several Legal Workshops throughout the year, including an Introduction to Separation and Divorce Workshop. Please see our Workshops and Groups page for updated information.   VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) The Women's Center and our partner organizations offer appointments each tax season for low to middle income clients. Appointments schedules will be published at the end of January. Please call 919-968-4610 or email the program coordinator to add your name to the waitlist.   Legal Resources We have legal resources to help you find assistance with a variety of legal issues.

 

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