“Know Your Rights” Workshops
The Legal Aid Bureau’s “Know Your Rights” workshops help educate older adults, domestic violence survivors, and the community at large on their legal rights related to the following areas:
Housing and Consumer Issues
- Tenants’ Rights
- Your Rights in a Foreclosure Action
- How to Avoid Predatory Lending
- Pay Day Loans – Pitfalls and Protections
- Overcoming Bad Credit
Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
- Orders of Protection – How to Get One, Who They Can Protect
- How to Separate Safely and Protect Your Rights to Custody, Support, and a Fair Division of Debts & Assets
Legal Rights of the Elderly
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- Reverse Mortgages – An Opportunity to Stay in Your Home
- Spotting a Mortgage or Home Improvement Loan Scam
- Protecting Our Elders from Abuse and Financial Exploitation
- Health Care and Financial Powers of Attorney
Upcoming Events and Workshops
To schedule a Know Your Rights workshop in your area or to register for training call 312-986-4015.