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| What is ColoradoLegalServices.org (lawhelp.org/co)? |
The website ColoradoLegalServices.org (lawhelp.org/co) provides information and a guide to free and low cost legal help for civil matters to low and moderate income persons and seniors in Colorado. |
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| Income guidelines |
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The following maximum income levels, which are based on 125% of the latest revisions of the Federal Poverty Guidelines determined by the Department of Health and Human Services and approved by the Legal Services Corporation, should be used to determine client eligibility effective May 1, 2008.
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2008
Monthly Income |
2008
Yearly Income |
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1,083 |
13,000 |
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1,458 |
17,500 |
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1,833 |
22,000 |
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2,208 |
26,500 |
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2,583 |
31,000 |
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2,958 |
35,500 |
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3,333 |
40,000 |
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3,708 |
44,500 |
For family units with more than eight (8) members, add $4,500/year or $375/month for each additional member in the family.
These guidelines are based on gross income. |
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| City, county and zip code |
Select the city, county, or type in the zip code of the person seeking information. |
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| Type of help |
There are several ways in which a legal organization can provide help:
Full representation - representation by a lawyer or a legal advocate in court or at a hearing.
Brief advice - quick advice in person or over the telephone.
Legal clinics - clinics offered to help individuals seeking legal information about particular issues, for example uncontested divorce.
Self-help materials - flyers or brochures available to individuals to help them gain better understanding of their rights and the legal process. |
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| Income exceptions |
| An organization may also list instances in which it can assist a person whose income is higher than the income guidelines. For example, an organization may make exceptions for seniors, people experiencing domestic violence, or people who are facing an eviction. Some organizations determine income eligibility by taking expenses such as child care, medical bills, and debts into account. |
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