Free Family Law Services in
Manatee County, Florida FL

St. Michael's Legal Center provides free legal representation to eligible residents of Manatee County, Florida. Our experienced attorneys handle a wide range of family law matters — helping you understand your rights, and navigate the court system without the financial burden of legal fees. If you qualify, there is no cost to you. Read through this page to learn more, or follow the link below to request our services.

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Family Law Services

We assist qualifying Manatee County residents with the following types of family law cases:

Paternity
Child Support
Parental Responsibility & Timeshare
Guardianship
Dissolution of Marriage*
Must have letter of referral from clergy or counseling professional stating that marriage is irretrievably broken
Post-Judgment
Family Law Cases

Other Practice Areas

In addition to family law, we assist in other legal areas that families in our community may face:

Mortgage Foreclosure Defense*
If related to a domestic relations case
Bankruptcy*
Bankruptcy services are available in ALL Florida counties
Immigration
Wills & Probate

Do I Qualify?

You must meet the following criteria to receive our free legal services:

You live in Manatee County, or another Florida county we serve.
Your case falls within one of our accepted practice areas.
Your household income does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Click here to view estimates for the current guidelines.

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Remote Consultations

SMLC offers remote consultations for Manatee County residents, so you can access free legal support from the comfort of your home. If you meet the eligibility requirements, we're ready to assist. Fill out our intake form today to get started.

General Intake Form Bankruptcy Intake Form

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