In recognition of the heightened strain put on family
relationships during the pandemic, the Massachusetts Bar Association is holding
a special Dial-A-Lawyer program on Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Volunteer lawyers in good standing will answer legal questions from
Massachusetts residents about family law/domestic relations topics, including
abuse prevention, adoption, child support, custody, divorce, parental rights and
paternity.
To use Dial-A-Lawyer, call (617) 338-0610 or (877) 686-0711 between
5:30 and 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 17.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the already difficult challenges
facing many individuals and families in Massachusetts,” said Hon. John D. Casey,
Chief Justice of the Probate and Family Court. “While the Probate and Family
Court remains open for both emergency matters and non-emergency matters that can
be handled virtually, I commend the Massachusetts Bar Association and its
volunteer lawyers for presenting this critical public service, which will help
improve access to justice for vulnerable residents across the commonwealth.”
This special June 17 Dial-A-Lawyer is limited to legal questions related to
domestic relations. For those seeking legal advice on additional legal areas,
mark your calendars for the next monthly Dial-A-Lawyer, Wednesday, July 1.
Since March 1991, the MBA has sponsored a monthly Dial-A-Lawyer program
encouraging members of the public to call with their legal problems and
questions. This program was created in order to assist the people of
Massachusetts that have fallen through the cracks of the legal and criminal
justice system.
If you are an attorney who would like to volunteer for Dial-A-Lawyer,
contact the MBA's Boston Office at (617) 338-0556 or DAL@massbar.org.