Delaware's largest civil legal aid organization, with offices in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown, handling family law, housing eviction defense, public benefits appeals, and disability advocacy for clients under 200% of poverty. Mothers can call 302-575-0660 weekday mornings to start intake; CLASI accepts referrals from DV programs and shelters directly.
302-575-0660 · 100 W 10th St Suite 801, Wilmington, DE 19801
DVLS pairs qualifying mothers with private-bar volunteers who take family law, guardianship, and consumer cases pro bono. Especially valuable for divorces with property, guardianship petitions, and complex custody disputes that fall outside CLASI's caseload. Email info@dvls.org or call 302-478-8680 to apply; financial eligibility is verified at intake.
302-478-8680 · 100 W 10th St Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19801
Widener's law school operates teaching clinics in family law, civil, and veterans' law where supervised 3L students represent qualifying clients in real Family Court matters. Clinic openings track the academic calendar and are limited; call 302-477-2100 in late August or January for intake. Located on the Concord Pike campus.
302-477-2100 · 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
DSBA's referral service connects mothers with member attorneys in family law, criminal, and civil practice. The initial consultation is offered at a flat reduced rate, which makes it easier to scope a case before deciding whether to retain. Call 302-658-5279 weekdays for a match in your county.
302-658-5279 · 405 N King St Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19801