Multi-Topic Resources for Pro Bono Attorneys

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Provides downloadable forms and letters for a variety of civil matters, including family law, small estates, name/gender changes, driver's license reinstatements, and expugements. 

IFLA volunteers have access to an online copy of IndyBar's "Frequently Asked Questions" deskbook, the best resource out there for Indiana pro bono volunteers. 

Need to learn more about a specific area of law for a pro bono case? PLI offers CLE on a wide range of topics, and fees may be waived if you ask. 

Indiana's official Child Support Guidelines; used in tandem with the Online Child Support Calculator.

Indiana's official Parenting Time Guidelines; use in tandem with the child support guidelines and calculator.

Should used in tandem with Indiana's Parenting Time Guidelines and Child Support Rules & Guidelines

DCS has information and forms regarding child support withholding and payment for both parents and employers. 

Forms and information about filing to get custody of somebody else's child.

Provided by Kid's Voice of Indiana

Information about reporting child abuse.

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call (800) 800-5556.

Forms, tutorials, and links to prepare and e-file protective order petitions for protection against violence, harassment, and stalking.

Co-parenting app where co-parents can share & document schedules, expenses, and communication. Fee waivers available.

Useful tool for parents and caregivers defending against custody battles, false CPS reports, grandparent rights cases, etc. 

Information & links for reporting suspected neglect, battery, or exploitation of an endanged adult, or call (800) 992-6978

Indiana's Area Agencies on Aging provide case management, information & referrals for aging or developmentally disabled Hoosiers, To apply for services, or to report suspected Medicare fraud/abuse, contact the nearest AAA or call (800) 986-3505.

The FSSA Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning oversees health coverage programs, including the Healthy Indiana Plan and other Indiana Medicaid programs. Follow the link below for more information, including eligibility requirements and applications. 

Used to establish or maintain income eligibility for individuals residing in nursing homes or receiving home- and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver, 

Information for recipients and caregivers about SSA's retirement, disability, Medicare, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. 

State agency that provides information, resources, and referrals for Hoosiers with disabilities, and monitors facilities that serve people with disabilities.

An alternative to guardianship, SDM is an agreement between a person & his/her supporter about decision-making, and must be addressed in all guardianship petitions. 

Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) site with links to apply for and understand unemployment benefits.

WorkOne centers provide help with job training and job searches for people receiving unemployment benefits.

More information on the requirements and process for filing UE claims, reasons for denial, appeals,and overpayments.

The NLRB is an independent government agency that protects the rights of workers to join together (with or without a union) to improve wages or working conditions.

The Indiana Department of Labor (DOL)  accepts Wage Claims to help resolve wage disputes but can not guarantee compenstation or protect against retaliation.

State agency that provides information, resources, and referrals for Hoosiers with disabilities, and monitors facilities that serve people with disabilities.

Enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Equal Pay Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FLMA). 

The ICRC enforces Indiana's Civil Rights Law; has the power to remedy discriminatory conduct in the workplace, and helps obtain disability accommodations.

Indiana has no state laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Check with Lambda Legal for the current status of related case law. 

The National Association of Consumer Advocates offers general advice on a variety of consumer topics, including debt collection, student loans, and credit reporting.

Provides a basic explanation of bankruptcy plus answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process. 

Individuals with a pending or potential Chapter 7 bankruptcy case in the Southern District may be eligible for free or reduced cost services. 

Indiana has a network of nonprofit housing counseling agencies that can assist homeowners facing foreclosure. 

Free, state online resource for renters and property managers in Indiana, with search options for finding affordable housing. 

Program provides a one-time annual benefit for income-qualified Hoosers to help with home heating, electric, and water costs and prevents utility shut-off. 

Provides energy conservation measures to reduce the utility bills of low-income Hoosiers across the state. Apply through your local Community Action Agency.

TANF provides money for children from low-income families who do not get adequate care and support from one or both parent(s). 

The EITC is a tax credit which can be claimed by certain working families with qualified children or single people with no children on their annual federal income tax return. 

Township Trustees are required to provide  township residents to access to "poor relief" services, including payments for food, medical expenses, and funeral expenses. 

Eligibility for Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is based on income and residency requirements. 

The WIC program provides healthy food to pregnant and nursing women, new mothers, and infants and children up to age 5. 

Independent food banks provide food an other related assistance. Eligibility is determined by each individual program. 

A Limited Criminal History contains only felonies and class A misdemeanor arrests within the state of Indiana. Completeness depends upon county participation.  

Search by offender name, Indiana county, or address, or sign up for free email notification when an offender is within a certain radius. 

The Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) provides information about convictions, location, and release dates for inmates in the Indiana State prison system. 

The BMV maintains driving records with current and resolved court-ordered suspensions, citations, and violations, plus reinstatement fees owed to the BMV. 

Search for and view non-confidential Indiana court cases, see the court dockets (case history), and view coiurt orders.