FREE RESOURCE
Free Legal Help for Divorce
Navigating the legal system without money is one of the hardest parts of divorce. These organizations exist to help — pro bono attorneys, legal aid offices, court self-help centers, and more.
All links are external. Elephants Answering is not affiliated with any organization listed here. This is not legal advice — please consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
National Free Legal Help
Organizations that provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people who cannot afford an attorney.
LawHelp.org
Find free civil legal aid in your state. Search by state and legal topic to connect with your local legal aid office.
Visit site →Legal Services Corporation
The largest funder of civil legal aid in the U.S. Their directory connects you to local programs that handle family law cases.
Visit site →American Bar Association — Free Legal Answers
Submit civil legal questions online and get answers from volunteer attorneys — free to qualifying low-income users.
Visit site →Law School Clinics (via NACLE)
Law school clinics provide free legal help supervised by faculty attorneys. Many handle family law and divorce cases.
Visit site →Domestic Violence & Safety
If your divorce involves abuse, coercive control, or safety concerns, these organizations offer specialized legal advocacy.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support 24/7. Can connect you to local legal advocates and safety planning resources. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
Visit site →WomensLaw.org
Plain-language legal information for domestic violence survivors, including divorce and custody. Email hotline available.
Visit site →Legal Momentum
Advances the rights of women and girls through litigation and legal advocacy, with a focus on gender-based violence.
Visit site →YWCA — Legal Advocacy
Many local YWCAs offer free legal advocacy services for survivors. Search your local YWCA for availability.
Visit site →Self-Help Court Resources
If you're going through divorce without an attorney (pro se), these resources help you navigate forms and court procedures.
Self-Help Center Locator (NCSC)
The National Center for State Courts maintains a directory of self-help centers inside courthouses across the country.
Visit site →USA.gov — Divorce & Family Law
Federal resource hub with links to state-specific family law forms, court websites, and legal aid locators.
Visit site →Justia — Family Law
Free legal information database covering divorce law, with state-specific guides and links to court self-help resources.
Visit site →Pro Bono Divorce Representation
Some attorneys take family law cases entirely for free. Here's where to find them.
Pro Bono Net
Connects people with volunteer legal help across the country. Includes a state-by-state directory of pro bono programs.
Visit site →State Bar Pro Bono Programs
Every state bar association maintains a pro bono referral service. The ABA directory links to each one.
Visit site →Volunteer Lawyers Project (your state)
Most states have a Volunteer Lawyers Project that connects low-income individuals with attorneys willing to take cases for free. Search via LawHelp.org.
Visit site →Know a resource we missed?
If something helped you, send it our way so it can help the next woman.
Send a Resource