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Welcome to Michigan Legal Help

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Michigan Legal Help is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. It can help you learn about your legal problems and get ready for court. There are many Do-It-Yourself tools to help you create court forms. This website does not give legal advice, and it is not a substitute for having a lawyer. If you need more help, search the website for a lawyer, community services, or a Self-Help Center nearby. The website does not cover all areas of law, but we add new topics all the time. Please tell us what you think and let us know if we helped and how we can improve this site. To learn more, try our new Guide to Legal Help or watch our User’s Guide video.

GIF of Guide to Legal Help

 

Self Help Tools

Family

Divorce, Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Child Protective Services, Paternity, Guardianship, Name Change, Emancipation.

Personal Safety

Domestic Violence, Stalking, Personal Protection Orders (PPO), Abuse/Neglect of Adults.

Housing

Leases, Landlord/Tenant matters, Mobile Homes, Eviction, Security Deposits, Subsidized Housing, Home Ownership, Foreclosure.

Money and Debt

Debts and Debt Collection, Garnishment, Small Claims, Financial Abuse, Installment Payment Plans and Bankruptcy.

Public Assistance

Food Stamps, Cash Assistance, Medicaid, Disability Benefits, Social Security, and others.

Income Tax

Earned Income Tax Credit, Free Tax Preparation, Innocent Spouse Relief, Tax Refund Garnishment.

Crime, Traffic, and ID

Criminal Law, Expungement, Victims' Resources, Traffic Tickets, Drivers' Licenses/IDs, ID Theft.

Employment

Unemployment Benefits, Payment for Work, Discrimination and Wrongful Termination.

Wills & Life Planning

Wills, Small Estates, Powers of Attorney, Elder Abuse, Probate Law, and Conservatorships.

Education

Special Education/Accommodations, Discipline, Student Rights, Students With Limited English.

Immigration

Family Based Immigration, Citizenship, Detention, Removal, Aslyum, Refugees, Relief through VAWA.

Farmworkers

Employment, Housing, Know-Your-Rights, and other information for migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

Going to Court

Legal rules and processes including service, evidence, motions, discovery, fee waivers, mediation, interpreters, and others.

Voting and Civil Rights

Voting rights and registration, information about protections from unfair treatment, and rights as a United States citizen.

E-Filing MiFile - powered by True Filing

Information about using MiFILE, including how to e-file, getting electronic notices, what to do if your case is rejected, and how to get an exemption.

Organizations and Courts

Find a Lawyer

Find a lawyer in your area to help you with your legal matter.

Self-Help Centers

Find a Self-Help Center near you to get additional help representing yourself in court.

Community Services

Find a local community service organization for other assistance.

Courts & Agencies

Contact information and what you need to know before you go to court.

Latest News

Michigan Legal Help Turns 10!

Michigan Legal Help (MLH) is celebrating a decade of providing free legal information to litigants representing themselves in Michigan. Since 2012, the MLH website has given... read more »

August 17, 2022
Do-It-Yourself Tools Are Available Again

As you may have learned over the past few weeks, our Do-It-Yourself Tools (form filling tools) were unavailable for a period of time because of a technical problem with one of our... read more »

March 5, 2022
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