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Eviction report highlights issues facing renters in Montana
Helena Independent Record A significant portion of people in Montana who faced eviction during the pandemic were either single mothers, very low-income, had mental illness issues in their household before they lost their housing or fell into all those categories. Many also ended up homeless, according to a new report from a team of data …
Montana groups receive $1.2M in grants from Bremer trust
Two Helena-based groups were among the 190 grants that will share $20.3 million from the Otto Bremer Trust, it was announced Tuesday. bremer.PNG Nearly two dozen Montana organizations were awarded $1.2 million, the trust reported. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana, Helena will receive $45,000 for general operations to create and support one-to-one youth …
Bank Account Levies
An account levy is when someone collects on a court judgment by taking money from your bank account. Someone can only take money from your account with a court judgment. That means they have to sue you first, and win in court. Some debts owed to the federal government, like the IRS, do not need …
Tough times: Local organizations shoulder bigger burden as pandemic-era support programs end
Pandemic era programs supporting human services have begun to sunset this year, including one supporting people struggling to pay rent. The ramifications of that program’s sunset have not yet come fully to light, but local nonprofits and national tracking programs seem to signal that it’s beginning to affect the Gallatin County community, though the degree …
Medicaid ‘unwinding’ clogs call centers, blocking access to other safety-net programs
The bottleneck caused by states’ reevaluation of Medicaid enrollees has swept up low-income families that rely on other public assistance programs. MISSOULA, Mont. — An hour before sunrise, Shelly Brost walked a mile in freezing rain to the public assistance office. She was running out of time to prove she still qualified for food aid …
MontanaLawHelp.org resources in Spanish!
To access our Spanish resources: 1. Visit MontanaLawHelp.org. 2. Click Español in the right corner. 3. Check out our informational resources, court forms, and videos in Spanish! Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) provides legal tips to help Montanans better understand their rights and find free resources. Need more help? Call the Montana Legal Services Association …
Need Help Finding a Form or Resource? Chat with us!
Did you know you can chat with us on MontanaLawHelp.org if you need help finding legal resources? We provide a Live Help service to hopefully make your day a little easier. We are happy to send you links to the information and forms you are looking for. Simply click on the chat icon in the …
Report: Montana renters faced eviction challenges during pandemic
HELENA (KPAX) — Housing affordability and availability have remained major concerns across Montana over the last few years, and that’s put added pressure on people dealing with evictions. The Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) released a report this week, highlighting some of the ongoing impacts for people who went through the eviction process during the COVID-19 …
Grandparent Rights
Do you know what Montana law says about Grandparent Rights? Most grandparents have contact with grandchildren through the child’s parent. Parents can choose to limit or cut off contact between grandparents and grandchildren. There are two ways for a grandparent to ask a court to allow contact with a grandchild. You can learn about them …