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First Name

Last Name

Email *

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What county do you live in? *

Select the county in which you reside.

DeKalb

Fulton

Gwinnett

Other County

What county is your legal matter in? *

Select the county where your case is pending or where it will be filed.

DeKalb

Other County

Where does the Adverse Party reside?

List the county in which the adverse party resides.

DeKalb County

Other County in Georgia

Outside Georgia

List the name of the Adverse Party (the person or company who you have a legal matter against). *

For example, if you are seeking a divorce the Adverse Party is your spouse.

What type of legal issue do you have? *

Select the type of legal issue that you are seeking legal services for.

Temporary Protective Order Issue

Family Law Issue

Landlord/Tenant Issue

Probate Issue

Consumer Debt Issue

Bankruptcy Issue

I need to make a will

Other

You are not eligible

Based on the information you have provided, you are not eligible for our services. Our program is limited to cases with jurisdiction in DeKalb County. However, you may be able to find another program on our Community Resource page that serves your area.

TPO - Has the TPO Petition been filed yet?

Yes - I have filed a TPO Petition and the Court has granted my ex-parte TPO.

Yes - I have filed a TPO Petition and I am waiting for the Court to grant my ex-parte TPO.

Yes - a TPO was filed against me and I was served with the papers.

No - I have not filed a TPO Petition yet.

TPO What Type of Temporary protective order case do you have?

Family Violence

Stalking

Dating Violence

TPO - What is your case number?

Your case number can be found on your ex-parte order. The case number is 9 digits formatted as 22POXXXX-X.

TPO - Not filed yet

DeKalb Pro Bono provides assitance in TPO cases after a Petition has been filed and the Court has reviewed and granted an ex-parte TPO.

The Women's Resource Center (404-370-7670) can provide assistance with filing a TPO Petition.

You can learn more about how to file a TPO in DeKalb County at the Clerk of Court's website: dksuperiorclerk.com/tpo.

You may apply for services from DeKalb Pro Bono once you have filed your Petition and received an ex-parte order.

TPO - Respondent

DeKalb Pro Bono does not typically represent Respondents in TPO cases. For that reason we do not process online applications for representation defending against TPO cases.

Unfortunately we do not handle this type of case

DeKalb Pro Bono's Family Law Clinic provides legal consultations for specific types of family law cases. We limit the types of cases that we accept to those that can be reasonably addressed in a consultation. Other case-types are not appropriate for the Family Law Clinic because they are too complicated to address in this format. Unfortunately our program does not handle the type of legal issue that you have.

For that reason, our Family Law Clinic not provide assistance in adoption cases, cases involving the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), guardianship/conservatorship of an adult, termination of parental rights, or appeals cases.

However, please consult our Community Resource page for other organizations that may be able to assist you.

Family Law - Is your case Uncontested

Uncontested - My spouse and I both want a divorce.

Contested - I want to divorce but my spouse does not.

Legitimation - Is your case Uncontested?

Uncontested - The other parent and I have agreed to all issues including custody, visitation, and child support.

Not uncontested - The other parent and I have not discussed all issues (custody, visitation, and child support) but I expect we will agree without involving a Judge or mediator.

Contested - The other parent and I do not agree on at least one issue (custody, visitation, or child support) and we will probably need the Court to decide.

Unfortunately we do not assist in contested family law cases

DeKalb Pro Bono's Family Law Clinic provides legal consultations for specific types of family law cases. We limit the types of cases that we accept to those that can be reasonably addressed in a consultation. Other case-types are not appropriate for the Family Law Clinic because they are too complicated to address in this format. Unfortunately our program does not handle contested family law cases.

However, please consult our Community Resource page for other organizations that may be able to assist you.

Family Law - Do you and your spouse have children together?

Yes

No

Family Law - Have you and your spouse discussed and agreed on how to divide all assets and debts that were acquired while you have been married?

Yes

No

Family Law - Have you and your spouse discussed and agreed on who will have custody of the children?

Yes

No

Family law (uncontested) - Have you and your spouse discussed and agreed on a visitation schedule for the children?

Yes

No

Family law (uncontested) - Family law (uncontested) - Have you and your spouse discussed and agreed on the amount of child support that will be paid?

Yes

No

Family law (uncontested) - Have you and your spouse discussed agreed that neither party will pay spousal support or alimony to the other; or agreed to a specific amount of alimony?

Yes

No

LLT -What type of Landlord/tenant issue do you have?

Security deposit issue

Maintenance Issue

I need a consultation to understand my rights as a tenant

Eviction

My landlord is refusing to new my lease

LLT -What type of eviction issue do you have?

I was unlawfully removed from my home

I have paid my rent, but I received an eviction notice

I have not paid my rent and I received an eviction notice

I need to evict a tenant

LLT - What is the name of the apartment complex, landlord, or property management company?

Bankruptcy - What type of Bankruptcy do you need to file?

Chapter 7

Chapter 11

Chapter 13

Other

Probate - What type of probate issue do you have?

I need to probate a will

I need to become the administrator of the estate

I need to contest a probate decision

What is your gross monthly income (before taxes)? *

How many people are in your household? *

Do not include people who are simply roommates or who are not dependents.

Does anyone else in your household earn an income? *

Yes

No

Please list the name, age and relationship to you for each member of your household *

For example: John Doe, 54, spouse

Please list the gross monthly income for all household members. *

For example: John Doe - $1,200 per month; Jane Doe - $1,800 per month

What type of legal issue do you have?

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