Legal Services NYC- South Brooklyn- Family Law & Domestic Violence may be able to assist with your unique legal needs. South Brooklyn Legal Services provides free legal help in civil cases to low-income people living in western and southern Brooklyn. The Family/Domestic Violence Unit provides free legal services, including advice, representation and referral, for the following legal issues: divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, orders of protection, immigration remedies for victims of domestic violence and information about employment remedies for victims of domestic violence. Children entering a Domestic Violence shelter in New York City are entitled to immediate school placement in a nearby school. Or they can elect to return to their old school. The Department of Education should immediately arrange transportation or provide Metrocards, depending on whichever is appropriate. Special Education students are entitled to the same quick placement/transportation as general education students. Anyone experiencing a delay in enrollment should contact Johnson Tyler, an attorney at South Brooklyn Legal Services. 718-237-5548, or [email protected], or [email protected].
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