PCLAS is a non-profit organization that exists through grants and donations.
Types of Cases Handled
Not every case will be accepted in the areas listed below, but these are the areas of law where we try to serve as many clients as possible. For some matters, Portage County Legal Aid Society, Inc. attorneys only provide advice and printed materials that will enable the client to handle their legal problems on their own. Portage County Legal Aid Society, Inc. cannot help with criminal cases.
Family Law
- Divorce
- Post Judgment Disputes
- Paternity
- Domestic Abuse Restraining orders
- Welfare Benefits in Family Court Proceedings
- Some Domestic Violence Issues
- Some Child Support Collection
Housing Law
- Tenants’ Rights
- Rights of Residents in Government Subsidized Housing
- Homestead Foreclosure
Public Benefits Law
- Unemployment benefits
- Fuel Assistance
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid Assistance
- Limited Help with Veterans Benefits
- Social Security, Medicare
Consumer and Utility Law
- Shut Off Rights/Procedures
- Debtors Rights
Disabled and Dependent Rights Law
- Limited Help
Small Claims Matters
- Explanation of Procedures only
Drivers License Reinstatement
Pro Se Divorce Help
- Limited Explanation of divorce procedures, contempt matters, child support issues and post-divorce questions.