Suffolk Probate and Family court clinics

Get basic legal advice, help understanding laws and your rights, and assistance filling out forms.

Overview

The Family Law and Guardianship clinics provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Project are now taking place in a hybrid model. In-person clinics will be every first and third Wednesday of the month and every second and fourth Wednesday of the month clinics will be virtually via the Zoom platform. To sign up for these clinics please contact the Eastern Region Legal Intake line at (617) 603-1700.

Days and times

First and third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. via Zoom.

Location for in-person clinics

Court Service Center, 2nd floor of the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse.

By appointment only. For additional information please contact Eastern Region Legal Intake (ERLI) at (617) 603-1700.

Eligibility

  • Must qualify as low-income
  • Must be a legal permanent resident or citizen and bring proof

Services

  • Answer case-related questions
  • Discuss legal options and strategy
  • Help fill out court forms
  • Drafting pleadings

Other information

Coordinated by the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP): (617) 423-0648.

Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

Please do not include personal or contact information.
Feedback