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 […]
Community Legal Aid Society Helps a Young Woman With Breast Cancer Obtain Economic Assistance
Karen is in her mid-thirties and lived alone with her 3 year old son. She worked as a temp in the past but in late 1999 she began to embark on a career as a nurse’s aid. She enrolled and started to work in a training program to learn this new vocation. It was when […]
Legal Services Corporation Finds Justice For Single Mother Sexually Harassed by Local Slumlord
Sharon is a single mother of two young toddlers. Desperately in need of housing for her young family, she rented a house in very poor condition from a local landlord. The house had many health and safety hazards such as leaking water and rodent infestation. Although the landlord promised to fix the house when Sharon […]
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services Obtains Protection for a Partially Paralyzed Victim of Domestic Violence
Just three years ago “Olivia” had a normal and happy life. She had a husband, two children, a full-time job, a home and everything was fine. Her life changed dramatically however when she suffered a brain aneurysm that left her with significant disabilities. As a result of the changes caused by her disabilities her husband […]
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