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Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe
Civil protection orders can help keep domestic violence survivors safe by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, October 2022) Survivors of domestic violence may need to take extra precautions after leaving their abuser. Filing a civil protection order (CPO) is one way that you can protect yourself. A CPO can be filed with the Domestic Relations…
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New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library
New Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk opens at the South Branch Library by Bruce Checefsky Plain Press, August 2022 Cleveland Housing Court and Cleveland Public Library have teamed up to bring the court to the community. Starting this month, the new Neighborhood Housing Court Kiosk at the South Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, located at…
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How to address lead paint and other conditions in rental properties
by Tonya Sams Plain Press, July 20220 When housing conditions are endangering your family, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by worry and fear. One common problem is the presence of lead in older homes. Most homes built prior to 1978 used paint that contained lead. Children exposed to lead poisoning may suffer from learning and behavioral…
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Understanding wage garnishment: it is common for creditors to garnish your wages to get paid back
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, June 2022) What happens when you don’t earn enough money to pay your debts, but creditors start coming after your limited financial resources? Unfortunately, it is common for creditors to garnish your wages to get paid back. Wage garnishment allows creditors to receive payments for a debt owed by taking money directly…
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Getting a fresh start: sealing a criminal record and CQE’s
Getting a fresh start: sealing a criminal record and CQE’s by Tonya Sams Plain Press, May 2022 Many people who have been incarcerated have a difficult time obtaining employment after their release from prison. This can hinder them from fulfilling their parole obligations as well as providing for themselves. Reentrants to regular society can try to…
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Legal Aid can help with debt, car repossession, and identity theft
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, March 2022) Unpaid debt can be a huge burden that creates a constant cycle of worry and fear. Do you know what to do if you are sued by a debt collector, if your car is repossessed, or if you are a victim of identity theft? Legal Aid has answers. Car…
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Legal Aid offers free legal help with tax problems
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, February 2022) Tax season is headed our way faster than lake effect snow, and there are many community organizations helping Northeast Ohio residents with tax preparation. The pandemic has affected how and when we file taxes, as well as what we file. One of the most recent federal tax policy changes…
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Domestic violence is more than physical abuse; help is available
Domestic violence is more than physical abuse; help is available by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, January 2022) Many people think the label “domestic violence” applies only to violent acts against a lover, but it is much more than that. Domestic violence describes regular, consistent acts of physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. It not only occurs…
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Help for youth aging-out of foster care
Help for youth aging-out of foster care by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, December 2021) Aging out of the foster care system can be a very challenging time for youth who are also navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood. Without a birth certificate, social security card, or other identifying documentation, it can be extremely difficult to…
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