Nancy* and Trevor* were facing foreclosure on their home. Nancy was employed part-time, but Trevor had recently broken his back and was unable to work. Their three teen-age children all had part-time jobs while attending school. As a result of Trevor’s unemployment, he and Nancy were unable to make their mortgage payments. LSCD represented the […]

A mother of four children was physically, sexually, and mentally abused by the father of her children. DVLS represented her in Family Court, eventually helping her obtain a lifetime PFA with limited visitation. Desperate for a fresh start, Ruth wanted to move down south to live with family, but the father opposed the move. DVLS […]

Latifah came from Africa to the United States on a student visa. At the time she entered the U.S. she was married and 34 weeks pregnant. After giving birth to the child Latifah experience serious problems with her heart which resulted in a heart transplant. After Latifah had the heart transplant her parents came over […]

Denise is a single mother working part-time and attending nursing school full-time to support herself and her daughter. Normally, going to school, working and caring for your daughter is exhausting for an adult with no other responsibilities. However, Denise’s responsibilities go beyond those of most working parents. Denise’s daughter, Jessica, suffers from cerebral palsy, asthma […]

Edith and her husband lived in their family home for many years. Her husband looked after the home while he was alive but now that he was gone the responsibility fell to her. Her lack of experience and trusting nature made her an easy target for the “home improvement” company that came knocking on her […]