Legal Services NYC Lower Manhattan
Quick Summary
- Location
- 40 Worth Street
- New York, NY 10013
- Phone Number
- (646) 442-3100
- Website
- http://www.legalservicesnyc.org/our-program/manhattan
- https://www.facebook.com/LegalServicesNYC/
- https://twitter.com/LSNYCnews
- https://www.instagram.com/lsnycnews/
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Office Hours
- Monday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Legal Services NYC Lower Manhattan Description
Free legal civil advice to low-income individuals and/or families.
Legal Aid Services:
Access to Education
Civil Rights & Language Access
Consumer Rights
Disability Advocacy Project
Disaster Recovery
Elder Law
Employment Law & Workers' Rights
Family Law & Domestic Violence
Government Benefits
HIV Advocacy
Housing & Tenants' Rights
Immigration & Immigrants' Rights
LGBT Advocacy
Reentry
Veterans Justice Project
Mission Statement: Legal Services NYC addresses the underlying causes of our clients’ problems through all forms of advocacy. We partner with scores of community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equal opportunity and economic, social, and racial justice for all low-income New Yorkers.
Many attorneys that assist low income person(s), charge on a sliding fee schedule. For that reason we have added the latest federal poverty levels below so that you can see how much you may be charged if you use this attorney.
Federal Poverty level chart
48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Household | 2024 Coverage | |
| 1 | $15,060 | |
| 2 | $20,440 | |
| 3 | $25,820 | |
| 4 | $31,200 | |
| 5 | $36,580 | |
| 6 | $41,960 | |
| 7 | $47,340 | |
| 8 | $52,720 |
Reviews
Statement of Marital Breakdown and Abuse I am seeking a divorce on the grounds that my marriage has irretrievably broken down due to ongoing verbal, emotional, and physical abuse. Throughout the marriage, my spouse has repeatedly used abusive and degrading language toward me, including calling me offensive names. This behavior has caused significant emotional distress and has created a hostile and unsafe environment. In addition to verbal abuse, there has been physical aggression. On one occasion, my spouse forcefully grabbed my arm and scratched me, causing physical harm. This incident reflects an escalation from verbal abuse to physical violence. My spouse has also demonstrated a lack of emotional support and partnership. For example, when I needed support for an important personal matter, I was dismissed and told that my spouse had no time for me. This pattern of neglect has contributed to emotional hardship. There have also been incidents of intimidating behavior, including attempts to force entry into a room when I tried to create space for my safety. These actions have made me feel unsafe in my own home. These ongoing issues have negatively affected my mental well-being and have created an unhealthy environment for our child. Due to these circumstances, there is no reasonable expectation that the marriage can be repaired. For these reasons, I am requesting that the court grant a divorce. I declare that the above statements are true to the best of my knowledge.
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