If you need legal help related to the novel coronavirus, you can apply for help online by visiting www.LawHelpNE.org or by calling the Disaster Helpline at 1-844-268-5627. Modest funds are a type of representation where the attorney can reduce the attorney`s fees if your household income is less than 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Limited representation allows you and the lawyer to decide what tasks each of you will perform in a legal matter. This type of representation is useful if you have limited financial resources and the lawyer determines that you can do some work in your case without a lawyer. It is not suitable for all people or legal situations. Lawyers with limited representation will make this decision after consulting with you. Information about LSR is attached. Choosing a lawyer is an important decision. You should not rely solely on advertising when making the decision to hire a lawyer to represent you. The Staatsbibliothek provides legal resources, including the use of the Internet for legal research. The State Library is located in Room 325 of the State Capitol in Lincoln.
Legal brochures: Review basic information on a variety of legal topics, including: bankruptcy, home purchase, custody, contract, divorce, etc. Legal Aid of Nebraska`s Disaster Assistance Hotline provides free legal assistance to those affected by COVID-19 and partners with VLP to provide services through a network of volunteer attorneys throughout Nebraska. Below are legal aid programs for low-income individuals. ABA Home Front provides legal information, resources and a directory of legal programs for veterans, military personnel and military families. Programs listed include military legal aid offices, legal aid and pro bono organizations, mediation and information services for lawyers, and military-specific programs, where applicable. Affordable, high-quality immigration legal assistance for refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers. The minimum fee for the service is charged on a tiered basis. www.ccomaha.org/program-and-services/immigration-legal-services Do-It-Yourself Divorce Clinic (Pro Se): For residents of Madison County, Buffalo County, and Dawson County. Legal Aid of Nebraska offers free monthly virtual clinics for people who represent themselves in a divorce. Legal assistance at the clinic includes virtual one-on-one consultation with a lawyer, preparation of divorce forms, and advice on the divorce process.
Must have a low income and be eligible for the clinic. For more information and to apply, visit legalaidofnebraska.org/divorceclinic. Creighton Law School Civil Legal Clinic: If you are a Douglas County resident, covered by federal poverty guidelines and involved in a civil (non-criminal) matter, you may be eligible for free legal services through the Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic. To apply, call 402-280-3068 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday. American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska: www.aclu.org/affiliate/nebraska Disability Rights Nebraska: www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline: A centralized hotline and resources for legal aid for low-income immigration.
Those who need immigration legal assistance can contact NILAH to be connected to the nonprofit immigration legal service provider that can best meet their needs in the shortest possible time. The helpline number is 1-855-307-6730. The hotline hours are as follows: Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00, 13:30-15:30 CST; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. CST. Law Help Nebraska: Information and forms for tenants and debtors who represent themselves in landlord-tenant and collection disputes in Nebraska. This interactive website is hosted by Legal Aid of Nebraska.
The site is in English and Spanish. For information and resources, please consult www.legalaidofnebraska.org/2020/03/24/covid-19-information-resources/ Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship is a form of business where an individual owns the business without other owners. A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal entity other than the owner. The owner of a sole proprietorship is personally liable for all debts and obligations of the corporation. Only a few formalities are necessary to set up a sole proprietorship. If you decide to operate your business as a sole proprietor, you may want to apply for a business name. Registering your business name gives you certain legal rights, including the right to bring a civil suit for misuse of your business name and the right to file a civil lawsuit to stop the use or sale of counterfeit goods. The ABA`s military pro bono project accepts case recommendations from military lawyers on behalf of recruited and serving junior military personnel facing civil law issues and strives to refer these cases to pro bono lawyers. A nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to provide pro bono legal assistance to inmates who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes committed in the Midwest and who no longer have the right to a court-appointed attorney. 3619 Broadway Blvd., Suite 2 Kansas City, MO 64111; office@themip.org Lutheran Family Services: www.lfsneb.org/service/immigration-legal-services In Nebraska, the Secretary of State`s office is the manager of corporate records. As a result, the office often receives questions from people who are starting their own business.
The following information has been created to give people who are considering starting a new business general information about starting a business and subsequent documents that will be submitted to the office. Legal Aid of Nebraska: A non-profit law firm that provides free legal representation to disadvantaged citizens. Apply online or call 1-877-250-2016. A person`s eligibility for services depends on your household income, your wealth and the type of legal problem you have. You may be eligible for Nebraska Legal Aid services if your household income is 125% of the federal poverty law and you have few assets. Visit the Nebraska Legal Aid website to view income guidelines. Some exceptions apply to income guidelines. For example, if you are 60 years of age or older, financial eligibility policies may not apply to you. Legal Aid of Nebraska cannot assist you in a criminal case, personal injury case, or workers` compensation case.
Nebraska legal aid is free; However, you may have to pay court fees. Assistance in submitting a variety of USCIS forms. Services include legal advice to assess legal options for immigration, advice on how to proceed, and representation throughout the legal process. Consultations are only possible by appointment. To make an appointment, call the Nebraska Immigration Legal Helpline, a central hotline, and a resource for low-income immigration legal assistance.
