Our
Impact

We are building new inroads of access and equity for unrepresented litigants in New York State Family Court with advice, technology and care.

2,927

legal consultations.

24,225

helpline calls, emails, and chats.

169,973

views of our Legal Resource Guides.

27,505

families served.

Thanks again for the call yesterday. It brought me some peace knowing I’m not alone.

Danielle, Mother, Brooklyn Family Court

Who We Serve

Family Legal Care provides unrepresented litigants with free legal services on cases involving child support, custody and visitation, paternity, guardianship, and domestic violence.

Our clients are mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers, sisters and guardians who care. On top of often grueling work schedules and difficult family situations, they come to us to learn about family law and how to best advocate for themselves and their families in court; they come to provide the children in their lives with a safe home, economic security and emotional stability.

Race/Ethnicity

41.4
33.8
11.6
7.3
3.6
2.1
0.2
  • 41.4%

    Hispanic or Latinx

  • 33.8%

    Black or African American

  • 11.6%

    White

  • 7.3%

    Declined

  • 3.6%

    Asian

  • 2.1%

    Multi-racial

  • 0.2%

    Native American or Other Pacific Islander

Income

62.8
23.8
8.8
2.9
1.7
  • 62.8%

    Less than $25k

  • 23.8%

    $25,001-$50k

  • 8.8%

    $50,001-$75k

  • 2.9%

    $75,001-$100k

  • 1.7%

    $100k+

Relationship to Child

43.7
37.9
14.6
3.9
  • 43.7%

    Mother

  • 37.9%

    Father

  • 14.6%

    Non-relative caregiver

  • 3.9%

    Relative

Where We Serve

We are here, ensuring access to justice for people in cities, towns, and rural communities across New York State.

12%

Manhattan

23%

The Bronx

26%

Brooklyn

18%

Queens

4%

Staten Island

17%

Outside NYC

26%

Brooklyn

23%

The Bronx

18%

Queens

17%

Outside NYC

12%

Manhattan

4%

Staten Island

Justice for all. One family at a time.

In an average year, there are 600,000 filings in New York State Family Court. 8 in 10 litigants have no lawyer. Justice can feel out of reach. Family Legal Care is here to help.

Thank you. Your hard work and care have helped restore more than financial damage. You are truly a gem.

Brian, Father, Manhattan Family Court

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