YELLOWSTONE AREA BAR FAMILY LAW PROJECT

Organizing Entity:  Yellowstone Area Bar Association Family Law Project Committee

Referring AgencyMontana Legal Services Association/13th Judicial District Court

Types of Cases: 

  • Family Law
  • Other non-family law cases on a case-by-case basis
  • Family Law Settlement Masters
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Representation for Guardian or Ward

Program Structure - Pro Bono Representation Cases:  Cases are referred for placement on the pro bono waitlist through Montana Legal Services and/or the 13th Judicial District Court. Clients must be eligible Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) services in order to qualify for the program.

Family Law Advice Clinics:  Family Law Advice Clinics are held twice monthly.  Clients are screened and scheduled in advance.  Mentoring lawyers are available for newly recruited volunteers. 

Click here to volunteer or to receive additional information about YABA's program

Click here to read the Family Law Project Brochure

Click here to complete the Family Law Project volunteer form

Program Contact for Screening and Referrals
Yvonne Johnson
Program Coordinator
(406) 248-7113, Ext. 310

Contact for Attorney Volunteer Recruitment and Support
Ellie Webster, Pro Bono Coordinator
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
800-666-6899
probono@mtlsa.org