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Over the years LSEM's family law unit has handled divorces, custody disagreements, and issues of domestic violence. In recent years, LSEM has refocused the manner in which it delivers these services in order to build greater awareness of legal rights and create greater self-sufficiency among clients. LSEM now focuses on self help workshops which teach clients how to represent themselves in divorces and custody matters.
In the Flint office, LSEM is piloting a hot line, manned by a family law attorney, to address such family law questions as custody matters, divorce issues, guardianship, advice regarding visitation etc. some of which would not ordinarily be handled. Cases with complex issues can be referred to the Pro Bono Program .
LSEM still represents individual clients who are disabled or for other reasons unable to represent themselves. This unit works very closely with area shelters, and is an active member of local coalitions that have developed protocols for handling domestic violence and securing Personal Protection Orders. Priorities within this unit may change as the practices of the Family Court are firmly established.
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