Comprehensive Family Law Services | Bay Area Legal Aid
Family law for survivors of domestic violence issues include temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), divorce, legal separation or annulments, child or spousal support, custody and visitation orders, battered spouse waivers, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) enforcement, immigration issues faced by domestic violence survivors.
Physical Address
1025 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
Hours
Office: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am - 2pm; Legal Advice Line: Monday, 9:30am - 3pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30-1pm, Thursday, 9:30am - 3pm; leave a message. Phone queue may fill up, clients should call the next business day at 9am.
Website
Application process
Call legal advice line for an appointment; Walk-ins for information ONLY accepted Tuesday and Thursday, 10am - 2pm
Fee
None
Required documents
Bring all relevant papers to the appointment including proof of income or other financial documents, any documents related the problem, including notices or court papers, any other information that may be relevant or helpful to show to an attorney
Eligibility
Contra Costa County resident; Family law services are open to all survivors of domestic violence regardless of immigration status. Income eligibility must be met for legal advice line, however, services may be provided via the clinics; eligibility for legal services can be determined via the legal advice line.
Languages
English and Spanish, phone interpreters may be available for other languages.
Service area
Contra Costa County
Agency info
Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides legal services via remote advocacy. Housing, DV Restraining Order and Consumer clinics are all suspended; contact hotlines for assistance. Provides free legal help for low-income people in four areas: Housing, Public Benefits, Family and Consumer.