Legal Help
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Michigan Legal Help is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. It can help you learn about your legal problems and get ready for court. There are many Do-It-Yourself tools to help you create court forms. This website does not give legal advice, and it is not a substitute for having a lawyer. If you need more help, search the website for a lawyer, community services, or a Self-Help Center nearby. The website does not cover all areas of law, but we add new topics all the time. Please tell us what you think and let us know if we helped and how we can improve this site. To learn more, try our new Guide to Legal Help or watch our User’s Guide video.
Self Help Tools
Family
Divorce, Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Child Protective Services, Paternity, Guardianship, Name Change, Emancipation.
Personal Safety
Domestic Violence, Stalking, Personal Protection Orders (PPO), Abuse/Neglect of Adults.
Housing
Leases, Landlord/Tenant matters, Mobile Homes, Eviction, Security Deposits, Subsidized Housing, Home Ownership, Foreclosure.
Money and Debt
Debts and Debt Collection, Garnishment, Small Claims, Financial Abuse, Installment Payment Plans and Bankruptcy.
Public Assistance
Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, Disability Benefits, Social Security, and others.
Income Tax
Earned Income Tax Credit, Free Tax Preparation, Innocent Spouse Relief, Tax Refund Garnishment.
Crime, Traffic, and ID
Criminal Law, Expungement, Victims' Resources, Traffic Tickets, Drivers' Licenses/IDs, ID Theft.
Wills & Life Planning
Wills, Small Estates, Powers of Attorney, Elder Abuse, Probate Law, and Conservatorships.
Education
Special Education/Accommodations, Discipline, Student Rights, Students With Limited English.
Immigration
Family Based Immigration, Citizenship, Detention, Removal, Aslyum, Refugees, Relief through VAWA.
Farmworkers
Employment, Housing, Know-Your-Rights, and other information for migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Going to Court
Legal rules and processes including service, evidence, motions, discovery, fee waivers, mediation, interpreters, and others.
Voting and Civil Rights
Voting rights and registration, information about protections from unfair treatment, and rights as a United States citizen.
Organizations and Courts
Self-Help Centers
Find a Self-Help Center near you to get additional help representing yourself in court.