Introduction

Legal Aid Corporation

of Tippecanoe County

[About Le gal Aid ]

Who we are, the services we provide, and a brief history of Legal Aid.

[Applying for Legal Aid ]

Information about qualifying for legal aid, applications, and costs

[Legal Aid needs your help!]

Contributing to Legal Aid, volunteer assistance form

[Contact / find our office ]

Addresses and phone numbers, hours, and directions to our office

[Board of Directors]

A list of the twelve members of the 2003-2004 Legal Aid Board of Directors.

[Frequently Asked Questions ]

Information about some common concerns.

[Links]

State and federal government offices, local social service agencies, and resources providing legal information.

What is legal aid?

The Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County is a not-for-profit United Way agency that provides low-cost legal assistance to low-income residents who cannot otherwise obtain an attorney. Legal Aid does not handle criminal matters or those involving fee-generating litigation.

What Does Legal Aid Provide?

Domestic Matters:

1. Adoption
2. Guardianship
3. Child Support
4. Name Changes
5. Custody and Visitation Rights
6. Paternity
7. Divorce and Separation
8. Juveniles/CHINS (Children in Need of Services)
9. Landlord/Tenants
10. Mental Commitments
11. Debt Collection Defense, Contract Defense, Other

"Over Thirty Years of Legal Assistance Helping People Help Themselves"

The Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County began serving the community in 1971 with a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. The idea for Legal Aid originated from area lawyers who found many Tippecanoe County residents unable to obtain a lawyer due to financial constraints. Currently, Legal Aid has two lawyers, one on a part-time basis, and an office manager. In early 1994, Legal Aid moved from Its Ferry Street building to a new location on Fifth Street.