Federal education laws have been passed to help youth who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Some of the supports include: -Fee waivers for the SAT/ACT; -An initial deposit for tuition or dorm; -Housing during school breaks; and -Help with basic needs like clothing, food, and supplies for school. All Montana high schools and the …
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low to moderate income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund. As of December 2023, approximately 64,000 Montanans received $139 million in EITC. The average amount received in …
We want to join SPARK in amplifying the call to KNOW IT, NAME IT, and STOP IT! Most stalking victims tell a friend or family member about the situation before seeking any formal help. Learn more about how to support a friend experiencing stalking. Stalking is illegal in all U.S. states and territories. Engaging in …
Do you know what to do if you have an approved court fee waiver and are still charged to file papers? If you cannot afford court fees, you can request a fee waiver using our free interactive form. This is also called a “Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Fees” and it is …
A new program from the Montana Legal Services Association is boosting legal assistance to people living on the state’s tribal land. The Tribal Advocate Incubator Project gives lay people the skills they need to help Montana’s underserved Indigenous population. Right now, many of Montana’s Indigenous people lack legal services or the money they need to …
The risk can be great for some papers you sign. A few things to remember include: -Do not sign what you have not read or do not understand; -Do not give out information quickly or easily; -Always speak with a lawyer before signing a Deed or a Title; and -Get a copy of anything you …
Attorneys, are you looking for ways to fulfill your professional responsibility to provide at least 50 hours of service for the public good this year? Stuart Segrest, President of the State Bar of Montana, discusses his experience providing pro bono services through MLSA in his article found on page 4 of the most recent Montana …
Experts discuss a new report on the causes and consequences of eviction in Montana, as well as the impact of eviction on U.S. children. The recently released “Montana Eviction Impact Report: Beyond Housing Affordability” surveyed evicted Montanans on the socioeconomic factors that led to their eviction and the impacts that it had on their household after …
If you are served with a Summons and a Petition or Complaint follow these steps: 1. Read through the court papers carefully. The Summons will tell you the deadline to file your written Answer and the name of the court where the lawsuit is filed. The Petition or Complaint will say why the other party …
Restitution is money that a court orders a defendant to pay after they are found guilty of certain crimes. The court can order restitution to help pay for medical and dental bills, mental health counseling, stolen or damaged property, lost wages, travel and relocation costs, and funeral costs for murder victims. Restitution can also go …
