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Youth and Young Adult Specific Resources
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Find helpful information specific to youth and young adults.
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Federal education laws have been passed to help youth experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity access higher education.
Learn the basics about criminal vs. civil legal issues, your rights, the Montana court system and jurisdiction. This article also links to a Montana Judicial System lesson plan for high school students.
Children deserve to be supported. Child support can help cover the cost of necessities and extracurriculars.
You deserve access to health services to help you live a long, happy and healthy life.
Who is a consumer? We are all consumers. A consumer is someone who buys something.
As a victim of a crime, you have certain rights to safety, privacy, and to tell your story. If your rights aren't being respected, a lawyer may be able to help.
It can be easy to get married, but much harder to legally end your marriage when you need to. We can help you understand the details.
You have a right to a free public education in the U.S. If you have any disabilities that affect your education, there are laws and resources to help.
You have special rights and resources if you are in school and homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Information about Emancipation and the rights of emancipated minors.
Find out when you might need a guardianship, what things the court will consider when appointing a guardian, and when a guardianship can change or end.
Young people need access to physical and mental healthcare to ensure a long, happy, and healthy life.
Housing is a basic human need. There are programs available to help provide housing.
Proper identification proves you are you. You need to be able to prove who you are to access services, earn an education, and gain employment. It can be nearly impossible to improve your situation or meet your goals without identity documents.
Learn about U.S. immigration laws and find resources that may be able to help if you are not a U.S. citizen.
Immigration issues are tricky. There are many ways in which your immigration status – whether you’re a green card holder or undocumented – can impact your ability to get a job, go to college, or even remain in the United States. That’s why we created this resource especially for immigrant youth. We hope you find it useful.
How Montana Legal Services Association & The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Grant work together
Learn how to change your name on your birth certificate and other important documents.
Information about Parenting Plans (Youth & Young Adult Legal Issues Edition)
Everyone deserves safety and has the right to live free from fear. MLSA’s legal services provide effective ways to help survivors escape violence.
Young people can access government programs that may help pay for food, housing, and other basic living expenses.
As a renter, you have rights and responsibilities which protect you and your landlord from violating housing laws. It’s the roof over your head, and you need to know how to take action when things don’t seem fair.
This website provides students and parents with the knowledge and tools to finance and pursue their post-secondary education.
Legal Forms
These forms will help a minor child to become emancipated from his/her parents. Write-in-the-blank forms allow you to print out a form, then write your information into the form with a pen.
