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Finding
Help:
Legal Program
DAIS Legal Program
To reach the Legal Program, call the 24-hour crisis line at
608-251-4445 or 1-800-747-4045. A crisis line advocate can offer
support, resources, and general legal information, and can connect
you to the Legal Program.
If you live outside of Dane County, you can call 1-800-799-SAFE to be connected to a program near you.
The
DAIS Legal Program provides support, information, and advocacy to people who
have been abused by their intimate partners; are victims of stalking; or are
vulnerable adults.
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Please note that this information does not constitute legal advice.
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The Legal Advocates at Domestic Abuse Intervention Services are not attorneys.
They provide the following services:
- Restraining Order assistance
- Family Law information and support
- Criminal
Legal system information and support
- Information about other legal
issues, such as immigration and tenant law
- Legal Clinic
The Legal Program provides cost-free and confidential services to victims of domestic abuse regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation,
immigration status, or income level.
Restraining Order Assistance
DAIS Legal Advocates can help you file for a Restraining Order , plan for your safety, prepare for the final Restraining Order (Injunction) hearing, provide support during the hearing, and offer advocacy in the civil court system.
Brochures with this information are available in Spanish and English and can be obtained by calling our Crisis Line at 251-4445.
There is step-by-step information for filing for a Restraining Order available on this website. Click
here to go to the Restraining Order page.
Criminal Justice System Support
DAIS Legal Advocates provide information and advocacy about the criminal justice process including arrest, prosecution of the offender, the probation and parole system,
and the Crime Victim Compensation Program.
If you have been arrested for a crime related to abuse by your intimate partner, a legal advocate may be able to provide support for you in the criminal justice system.
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Please note that this information does not constitute legal advice.
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Family Law Information
DAIS Legal Advocates provide basic information and support about divorce, legal separation, child custody and placement, paternity, child support, and other family law issues to people who have been abused by an intimate partner. In addition, we offer advocacy in the family law system. A legal advocate may be able to accompany you to court for a family law-related hearing. We can also provide attorney referrals if you want or need legal representation in the family court system.
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Please note that this information does not constitute legal advice.
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Legal Clinic
For more complex legal questions, our Legal Advocates can provide consumer
questions to an attorney who has volunteered their time to the DAIS Legal
Program. The attorney then calls the consumer back at a pre-arranged date
and time. The DAIS Legal Program is always seeking volunteer attorneys to
assist consumers with their legal issues. Please call the DAIS Legal Program at
(608) 251-1237 ext 133 if you are an attorney interested in volunteering..
Also see Legal Resources in Dane County.
http://www.abuseintervention.org
info@abuseintervention.org
Business Office: (608) 251-1237
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