Eligibility:
Must have served in the United States military
Current resident of Massachusetts
Low income
Must meet with VLS
Legal case must be in Massachusetts
VLS must have expertise on your case subject matter.
Legal Aid Services:
Bankruptcy
Child Custody
Child Support
CORI Issues/Sealing Criminal Records
Consumer Debt
Discharge Upgrades
Divorce
Domestic Violence Protections
Housing (e.g.: Evictions, Conditions Issues)
Immigration
Access to Public Benefits (e.g.: SNAP, MassHealth)
Subsidized Housing Eligibility
Social Security
State and Federal Veterans Benefits
Other Non-Criminal Legal Issues
Does not provide services on criminal defense matters, Department of Children & Families cases, personal injury cases, or medical malpractice cases.
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 |