Providing, protecting, and enhancing Montanans' access to justice. Disclaimer: https://teapawt.org/t.co/cyxugymRSF
Montana
Joined February 2009
- Tweets1.5K
- Following182
- Followers1.2K
- Likes186
Interested in getting involved with MLSA? MLSA’s pro bono team says come join us!
More info on volunteering, open Justice for Montana AmeriCorps positions, and employment opportunities can be found at our website mtlsa.org!
ALT MLSA's pro bono team recruiting volunteers at the State Bar of Montana's 2022 Annual Meeting
1
Congrats to MLSA's newest Tribal Lay Advocate in Crow Tribal Court! Tribal Lay Advocates are non-attorneys who are able to represent tribal members in tribal courts across the state. Advocates help to close the justice gap on MT reservations! See: publicnewsservice.org/2022-0…
Are you negotiating a payment plan with a debt collector?
If you and the debt collector can’t agree on a payment plan, the debt collector could file a lawsuit against you. If they win and get a court judgment against you, they could garnish your wages... 1/4
"As we all know, court papers are really scary. They're hard to understand. It's not really clear-cut what to do, and if you can't afford an attorney, you don't know where to go. So we're trying to change that," MLSA Community Legal Education Coordinator, Alex Clark, told ...
Congratulations to Kallie Dale-Ramoss on her recognition as a leader in Helena!
Kallie worked hard at MLSA to create a thriving medical legal partnership which provides legal assistance to patients in some of Montana’s most vulnerable communities...
1
Congratulations to Erin Lyndes on her recognition as a leader in Helena! MLSA thanks Erin with all our hearts for her volunteer service to help ensure equal access to justice for everyone! Check out the full article here: helenair.com/erin-lyndes-jac…
1
Do you know how often a debt collector is allowed to contact you?
Debt collectors are allowed to contact you by phone, text, or email but must follow certain rules. A collector can contact you up to 7 times a week per debt.
1
1
Do you know how much money a debt collector can garnish from your paycheck?
A debt collector can only garnish, or take money, from your paycheck if they have a court judgment against you. How much a debt collector can take is set by Montana law and is based on your ...
1
1
We launched a brand-new website! MontanaDebtOptions.org will tell you if a debt collector might be breaking the law, if you have any protected income or property, and if you might have any defenses to a debt lawsuit...
1
for your review and signature. The forms cover common civil legal matters like housing, family law, and estate planning. Find our complete list of free civil forms at: montanalawhelp.org/resource/….
1
Did you know there are free interactive legal forms in Montana?
The interactive forms complete legal documents based on answers you give in an automated interview. When you complete one of our free interactive forms you’ll get a neatly typed document ready ...
1
3
Do you know your renters’ rights after a disaster in Montana?
If the home you are renting is damaged or destroyed by a disaster, like a fire or flood, you can end your lease right away. If you do this, you must ...
MLSA Staff Attorney, Beth Hayes, joined the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Rohit Chopra, on a recent panel in Great Falls, MT. We couldn't be more proud of Ms. Hayes' work advocating for Montana consumers!
1
1
Did you know that you can dispute wrong information on your credit report?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives you the right to dispute information on your credit report. You can send the credit bureau our free Credit Report Dispute Letter...
1
