Domestic Violence Law Clinic
LAW 895 | 2-4 Hours | Special Topics Course
The Domestic Violence Law Clinic provides free and comprehensive legal assistance on civil matters to survivors of domestic violence in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The Clinic takes a holistic approach to a survivor’s civil legal needs, with the clinic student assessing and helping the survivor escape further domestic violence, and if appropriate, then representing the survivor in obtaining a protection from abuse order. To meet the survivor’s other civil legal needs, clinic students also provide legal assistance in matters relating to divorce and alimony, child custody and support, employment and debt issues, housing, property recovery, and public benefits. The Clinic also provides outreach and educational services to inform survivors, service providers, and law enforcement personnel about legal rights and remedies to address domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Law Clinic is an active member of the Domestic Violence Task Force of Tuscaloosa County, and clinic students have the opportunity to participate in and shape the ongoing efforts to effectively address domestic violence in Tuscaloosa County.