Indiana Legal Services runs its statewide intake from 1200 Madison Ave in Indianapolis, providing free family-law representation to women whose household income falls at or below 125% of federal poverty. Staff attorneys handle contested custody, paternity actions, and visitation disputes in courts from Marion County to the rural southwest. Mothers can apply online or call 317-631-9410 weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm; ask about the dedicated DV team if safety is at issue.
317-631-9410 · 1200 Madison Ave, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Run by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation at 140 N Illinois St, the VLP matches Marion County mothers with volunteer attorneys for divorce, custody, and protective-order cases. Income cap is typically 200% of federal poverty, broader than ILSI, which helps women just over standard legal-aid limits. Call 317-269-2000 weekdays 9am to 5pm to be screened; cases are placed as volunteer capacity opens up.
317-269-2000 · 140 N Illinois St, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46204
The ISBA referral line at 1 Indiana Square in downtown Indianapolis connects mothers to family-law attorneys statewide for a reduced-fee 30-minute consultation, typically under $50. Useful when income is too high for ILSI but full retainer fees are out of reach. Call 317-639-5465 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm and describe your county so the operator can match a member who practices in your local court.
317-639-5465 · 1 Indiana Square, Suite 530, Indianapolis, IN 46204