Pro Se Divorce Workshop

The VLP in conjunction with Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinc is offering a pro se (self help) divorce workshop on October 6, 2010. The workshop begins at 6:00 pm and will end at 9:00 pm. The workshop is at the Main Branch of the Allen County Public Library in the computer classroom.

Workshops are supervised by attorneys. The attorneys will provide the forms necessary to file for divorce, child support and parenting time as well as instructions on how to complete and file them. They will also explain how a pro se divorce works and what to expect when representing yourself and during Hearings.

The workshop is only open to low income individuals in Allen County. Please call the Volunteer Lawer Program at 260-407-0917 or the Neighborhood Chrisian Legal Clinic at 260-456-8969 for more information or to see if you qualify. The cost of the workshop is only $25.00 to cover the cost of the library fee and materials.

Oral Arguments

The VLP is hosting the Indiana Court of Appeals Traveling Oral Arguments program to Fort Wayne on September 28, 2010. This is an opportunity for residents to learn about the state’s judicial branch. A a panel of appellant court judges will hear an actual case filed in the appellant court. Follow­ing oral arguments, members of the Court and attorneys will answer questions about the ap­pellate process. The VLP has extended invita­tions to area high school and college students, however this event is open to the public. The program should be interesting for judges and attorneys, as well. Start time is 10 a.m. Location to be announced. If you are interested in attending, please call the office at 260-407-0917 or send an e-mail to terry@vlpnei.org to secure a seat.