• Legal Aid may be able to help students struggling with schoolwork, suspensions

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press February 2025) Being a parent is not an easy job, but it becomes more complicated when a child is having problems in school. If a child is struggling with schoolwork, continuous suspensions or other issues, they may need additional support. Requesting an evaluation for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)…


  • Free legal advice available for domestic violence survivors involved in a custody battle

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press December 2024) Family turmoil can be difficult to manage, and a custody battle can add even more strain. If your case goes before the court, it’s important to understand what to expect.      The most common custody cases involve both parents, and the court’s primary goal is to create…


  • Legal Aid’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic can help resolve tax issues

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press November 2024) Receiving a notification from the IRS can cause anxiety and fear. These feelings can be magnified when someone cannot afford an attorney to resolve their tax issues.  The Legal Aid Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) can help taxpayers with their tax problems for free.      The LITC…


  • Changes in federal law require new reporting for small business owners

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press October 2024) A federal law that only affected large corporations will now impact small business owners. The Corporate Transparency Act will now require all business entities, no matter the size, to report their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI). The BOI are the names of those who own or control at…


  • Legal Aid can help with legal issues related to employment

    by Tonya Sams    (Plain Press September 2024) Millions of people report to work every day and have no idea what rights they have as employees. If their rights are violated, they may have to find an attorney. Employment Law attorneys focus on many work-related issues such as discrimination, wage theft, workers’ compensation, expungements, unsafe…


  • Legal Aid helps clients struggling with legal issues regarding money

    By Tonya Sams    (Plain Press August 2024) Money issues can cause an enormous amount of stress and fear. Concerns about money can determine where you live, if you will be able to have basic needs met, the quality of life you will have and more. Money stressors not only include size of your paycheck…


  • Legal Aid provides help for clients struggling with mental health

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press June 2024) Many people suffer in silence when struggling with mental health issues. These issues can affect every area of one’s life – even how they address legal issues which impact basic needs like shelter, safety and economic security. Client Support Specialists at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland…


  • Legal Aid has new tool to protect Cleveland residents and neighborhoods from blight

    PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, April 20, 2024; 3279 W. 58th Street: This house in the Stockyard neighborhood was severely damaged by fire over three months ago. by Tonya Sams                   (Plain Press May 2024) There is a new tool to help Cleveland improve the conditions of its housing stock.       As properties change hands…


  • What you should know about credit scores and bankruptcy

    by Tonya Sams                   (Plain Press April 2024) Most consumers know that credit scores and bankruptcies can impact their financial well-being but don’t understand how. Credit scores can determine whether someone can get a loan and if their interest rates will be low or exponentially high. There are things that consumers should be aware of…


  • Entrepreneurship may be obtainable with help from Legal Aid

    by Tonya Sams      (Plain Press March 2024) Many people dream of owning a business but are unable to get it off the ground because of several barriers. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland may be able to help with its Legal Center for Entrepreneurs with Low-Income.      The Center was started in 2019 in…