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There are several different ways in which an organization can provide help:

  • Full Representation - by a lawyer or a legal advocate in court or at a hearing at a government agency.
  • Brief Advice - in person or over the telephone.
  • Legal Clinic - where you can briefly talk to an attorney about your legal problem.
  • Pro Se Clinics - where you are shown how you can "help yourself" with a particular legal problem.
  • Self-Help - educational materials such as factsheets and brochures.
  • Other - workshops, referrals to private attorneys, and other services.

Note: Not all organizations provide all the services listed. 

 
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Can I get help if my income is larger than the guidelines?

Some organizations may make exceptions for seniors, people with disabilites or health problems, or people experiencing domestic violence.

Some organizations also take into account expenses such as childcare, medical bills and debts.

 
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Income guidelines

 

Some organizations only help people with incomes at or below a certain level.  These organizations have income guidelines, which usually change every year.  Income guidelines are generally based on the federal poverty level.  AlaskaLawHelp.org does not guarantee that you can get help from an ogranization even if you meet its income guidelines.

Many legal services groups use the chart below to decide who can receive help.  The chart shows you how much income you can have to be at 125% or 200% of what the federal government considers to be the poverty level.  "Family Size" is the total number of people in the household.

Percentages of the Federal Poverty Level

   Income ceiling figures for 125% of the poverty level for Alaska are:

Size of Family Unit

Maximum Yearly Income

Monthly Income

Weekly Income

1

15,963

1,330

307

2

21,400

1,783

412

3

26,838

2,237

516

4

32,275

2,690

621

5

37,713

3,143

725

6

43,150

3,569

830

7

48,588

4,049

934

8

54,025

4,502

1,039

 

For each family unit with more than eight members, add 5,438 yearly for each additional member; $453 per month and $105 per week.

Income ceiling figures for 200% of the poverty level for Alaska are:

Size of Family Unit

Maximum Yearly Income

Monthly Income

Weekly Income

1

25,540

2,128

491

2

34,240

2,853

658

3

42,940

3,578

826

4

51,640

4,303

993

5

60,340

5,028

1,160

6

69,040

5,753

1,328

7

77,740

6,478

1,495

8

86,440

7,203

 1,662

 

For each family unit with more than eight members, add $8,700 yearly for each additional member; $725 per month or $167 per week.

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Special Groups

Some organizations only serve special groups such as:

  • Children
  • Seniors
  • People with disabilities.
  • People experiencing domestic violence.

Be sure to look at these other requirements carefully before contacting an organization.

 
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