HOFLA's mission is to continue providing advice, counsel, and direct representation in the areas of family law (including divorce, paternity/ child custody, and related matters), domestic violence, and immigration (focusing on victims of domestic violence or violent crimes), in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties.

Heart of Florida Legal Aid provides services to financially eligible clients that are at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Services

Family Law:
Divorce where there are minor children or financial matters involved
Paternity: Establishment of paternity, parenting-plan, and time-sharing schedules
Domestic Violence: Petitioners seeking a permanent injunction for protection
Immigration Law: VAWA Relief, U-Visas, and T-Visas

Fees/Costs: HERE ARE NO FEES FOR REPRESENTATION

WE do not handle these types of cases:

Elder Law: Abuse & exploitation of the elderly, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, housing and consumer matters
Employment, insurance, disability benefits, health care matters, housing and consumer matters
Housing Discrimination: Discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Juvenile Law: Dependency & delinquency matters upon court appointment

Mission Statement: Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society was founded in 1968 with a mission to work collaboratively with donors, clients, and partner programs to protect survivors of domestic violence, promote economic self-sufficiency in our communities, and foster stability for low-income families through quality and strategic legal advocacy. ​Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low income communities and individuals in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Our service area includes Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties. HOFLA's practice areas include family law, domestic violence, and immigration.