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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: What Lone Star Legal Aid is doing to End Violence against Women

As the world continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus, domestic and family violence have intensified.  To combat this increase, Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has taken its outreach efforts online with targeted live presentations.              LSLA provides virtual presentations for the community where attorneys and community partners provide legal information about the services … Continue reading International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: What Lone Star Legal Aid is doing to End Violence against Women

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Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military and Veterans Unit Reunites Army Mother and Child

Kamaria Chery is an active-duty soldier currently stationed at Fort Hood and the mother to a newborn son. When her son was only 5 months old, his father filed a family suit seeking to be named the Sole Managing Conservator for him. Chery was concerned because shortly before, she had reported him to the authorities … Continue reading Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military and Veterans Unit Reunites Army Mother and Child

Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, COVID-19, News

Military Family Appreciation Month: An Opportunity to Educate Military Families on Common Scams and how Legal Aid can Protect Your Family

Overview This month is Military Family Appreciation Month and while we recognize the military men and women who have served and are currently serving in the line of duty, we take the time to honor the heroes besides the hero; the family members. Military families oftentimes can become victims of targeted military family scams while … Continue reading Military Family Appreciation Month: An Opportunity to Educate Military Families on Common Scams and how Legal Aid can Protect Your Family

Ness Selma Blog, Community Advocacy, COVID-19, News

LSLA’s Conroe Branch Extends Help to Both Tenant and Landlord During Eviction Case

Elizabeth Villareal came to LSLA after being served with an eviction petition and having her water shut off for three weeks. She, her husband, and two daughters were struggling financially as a result of COVID-19; Elizabeth contracted COVID and lost her job as a result. By the time she had recovered, the business had gone … Continue reading LSLA’s Conroe Branch Extends Help to Both Tenant and Landlord During Eviction Case