Domestic Violence Legal Services - Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.

CLASI helps Delaware residents who are survivors of family, intimate partner, and sexual violence to help them achieve safety and independence.

We provide free legal assistance to survivors in Kent and Sussex County ONLY in certain family law matters, including:
 

Civil restraining orders, known as Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders
Limited assistance in related matters such as:
- Divorce
- Custody/visitation
- Property division
- Support
Sexual Violence Protection Orders

If you are a survivor in New Castle County, please contact our partners at Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (“DVLS”) to request assistance.

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If you think you are eligible for legal help, contact the CLASI office in your county listed below. Please have any notices or papers related to your issue with you, if possible.

A CLASI clerical team member will ask you for basic intake information. If you are eligible for services and have a legal problem that we handle, your information will be given to a member of our legal staff who will review it and contact you.

If you are not eligible, we will do our best to connect you with other agencies or resources that might be able to help.