Montana

Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) LSC Funded

http://www.mtlsa.org

Who We Are

What is the Montana Legal Services Association?

The Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is a federally and privately funded program that provides free legal assistance in civil cases to low-income people.

What help can I find at MLSA?

  • Legal information,
  • Self-help materials,
  • Legal advice,
  • Legal representation by an MLSA attorney, and/or
  • Referrals to pro bono attorneys and other legal providers.

To qualify for our services, applicants generally must have income of 125% or less of the federal poverty level and limited assets. You must also be a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.

We never charge a fee for our services. However, you may have to pay court costs and filing fees.

What issues can I find information on?

  • Family,
  • Housing,
  • Money Problems,
  • Public Benefits,
  • Native American,
  • Domestic/Sexual/Dating Abuse,
  • Work,
  • Migrant workers' issues,
  • More.

What does MLSA not handle?

MLSA does not handle auto accidents, personal injury, business-related matters and generally does not take criminal cases (including traffic citations).

How can I get more information about MLSA?

Check out our web site at www.mtlsa.org.

How can I get help from MLSA?

Look for application information on our web site at www.mtlsa.org.

General Contact Information

Address
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
616 Helena Ave, Suite 100 (map)
Helena, MT 59601
Phone
406-442-9830
Toll Free
1-800-666-6124
Fax
1-406-442-9817
Website
http://www.mtlsa.org
Last Review and Update: Nov 18, 2011

Choose a legal issue to learn more about the services provided:

American Indian Will Information for the Trust Landowner

Indian Child Welfare Act

Adoption

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Support

Dissolution (divorce)

Emancipation of Minors

Grandparents' Rights

Guardianship of Minors

Marriage

Name Change

Parenting Time (custody and visitation)

Paternity

American Indian Forms and Instructions

Employment Forms and Instructions

Families and Kids Forms and Instructions

Housing Forms and Instructions

Money Problems Forms and Instructions

Public Benefits Forms and Instructions

Relationsip Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Stalking Forms and Instructions

Seniors Forms and Instructions

Tax Forms and Instructions

The Legal System Forms and Instructions

Veterans and Military Forms and Instructions

Foreclosure

Getting Evicted / Ending Your Rental

Housing Discrimination

Miscellaneous Housing Information

Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes

Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)

Rental Agreements / Leases

Repairs

Security Deposits

Auto Loans / Auto Dealers

Collection Lawsuits

Debt Collector Harassment

Disputing a Debt

Frauds and Scams

Garnishment / Bank Account Levy

Money Management / Financial Planning

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Rent-to-Own / Payday Loans / Title Loans

Unable to Pay Debts / Learn About Bankruptcy

Energy Assistance

Food Stamps and Food Programs

Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)

Immigrant Rights

Medicaid

Medicare

Prescription Drugs

Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)

Social Security/Supplemental Security Income

Veterans' Benefits

Welfare and Cash Assistance

Address Confidentiality

Confidentiality Between Survivors and Advocates

Enforcing Orders of Protection

General Information

Housing Rights

Identification Change for Survivors

Immigrant Issues

LGBTI Resources

Name Change

No Contact Orders

Orders of Protection

Rape Examination

Victims' Compensation Fund

Elder Abuse

Life and Estate Planning

Medicare

Nursing Homes and Elder Care

Audits and Examinations

Child Tax Credit

Dependent Exemptions

Earned Income Credit

Filing Your Taxes

Innocent Spouse Relief

Taxes and Divorce

Attorneys

Courts

Information to Help You Through the Legal System

Settling Legal Problems Out of Court

Housing

Jobs

Other Veterans and Military Issues

Veterans' Benefits

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Employee Rights

Farm Workers

Starting a Business

Unemployment

Workers' Compensation