STATUS: Active

SERVICE AREA: Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. The clinic also serves individuals participating in The Salvation Army Harbor Light programs and has expanded services for U.S. military veterans.

CLIENTS SERVED: Low-income individuals and families who meet income eligibility guidelines, Harbor Light program participants, and U.S. military veterans.

DESCRIPTION: The William Booth Legal Aid Clinic (WBLAC) provides free civil legal assistance to people who cannot afford an attorney. Attorneys help clients understand and navigate the legal system and address issues affecting their families, housing, and stability.

PROGRAMS/SERVICES:

• Family Law: divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, court-order modifications, interstate custody/jurisdiction issues, and Friend of the Court matters
• Probate and Guardianship: guardianships of minors and vulnerable adults
• Housing, landlord, and tenant issues: including landlord-tenant disputes and eviction issues.
• Family law clinics and community outreach
• Help understanding court procedures and completing legal forms
• Assistance navigating custody, child support, paternity, and parenting-time matters