My husband works fulltime, but his employer does not provide benefits. Our son, 12, was swiftly losing his vision and needed to see a retinal specialist.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - "Supreme Court Weighs Rights of 'Deadbeat' Parents" NPR report by correspondent Nina Totenberg (March 23, 2011). The Supreme Court currently is considering the rights of so-called 'deadbeat' parents, many of whom are being jailed for nonpayment of child support. Our 2009-2010 Annual Report draws attention to the circumstances of unrepresented litigants in the Courts. Read the report... [more]
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Calls New Judicial Branch Budget Reduction 'Devastating' to Public. Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye issued the following statement in response to a proposed reduction of $150 million in the judicial branch budget for fiscal year 2011–2012, in addition to other budget cuts. [more]
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - Become part of a new tradition. As an Associate you can ensure more and more low-income residents have access to civil legal assistance in life-affecting circumstances. There are many inspiring reasons to participate, as the individual case stories on this website attest. The Amicus Committee invites all Associates in firms throughout Silicon Valley to get involved. Get credit for your firm! Firms with strong Associates participation will be recognized. More... [more]
