Protection from Abuse/Stalking program provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence

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Programs that provide information and guidance and/or representation in court proceedings for individuals who have been abused in an intimate relationship and/or for people who are facing a summary conviction offence or criminal charge for perpetrating abuse. Included are domestic violence law clinics and other legal assistance programs that represent victims of domestic abuse at restraining order hearings or in other civil or criminal actions involving charges against an abuser. Most also represent the person's interests in complexities that arise as part of the legal process such as restitution, payment of debts or child support, custody and visitation and property control. Some programs may also represent victims of domestic abuse who have been charged with a crime and/or handle cases involving accusations of child abuse filed by one parent against the other, abuse of an elderly person by an adult child or abuse of an adult child by a parent.

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment, support, and safety planning in Eastern Jackson County municipal courts and order of protection court.

Family Court Advocacy: Court accompaniment, support, and safety planning for adult survivors with Family Court and/or Children's Division involvement.

Civil Legal Representation: Contract attorneys provide civil legal assistance to address the broad range of civil legal issues encountered by survivors such as protection orders, child custody, divorce, paternity, etc. A full time Paralegal and Legal Advocate provide case management, safety planning, and resource referrals."

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services | Kansas Legal Services

Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services | Hope House - Lee's Summit & Independence