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Small Claims Court

A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less. This amount excludes expenses associated with the case, such as costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. 

Issues & Rights

Fraud & Unfair Agreements

Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits are paid to support people who are disabled (including children), people who have retired, survivors of workers who have died, and dependents of beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has several different programs depending on which of these categories you may fit into. Social Security Disability Insurance…

Financial Matters

Public Benefits

Starting a Business

A for-profit business is established for the purpose of making a profit for its owners or investors. The most common types of business structures are corporations, limited liability companies (also known as LLCs), sole proprietorships, and partnerships. The structure of the business determines how income from your business is taxed,…

Financial Matters

Starting a Business

Starting a Non-profit

Starting a non-profit is a way to help others and serve the community. In a “corporation not for profit,” the primary goal of the corporation is to benefit the community, not to make a profit. This does not mean non-profits cannot make money. Instead, the money that is made is…

Financial Matters

Starting a Business

Student & Children’s Rights

The mission and tradition of the Children’s Rights Unit of Community Legal Services (CLS) is to provide equal access and opportunity to all children in the State of Florida, especially those discriminated against due to their disabilities, race, nationality, gender or LGBTQ status. To fulfill our mission, CLS provides legal…

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Student & Children’s Rights

The mission and tradition of the Children’s Rights Unit of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF) is to provide equal access and opportunity to all children in the State of Florida, especially those discriminated against due to their disabilities, race, nationality, gender or LGBTQ status. To fulfill our mission, CLSMF…

Student Loans

If you apply for financial aid in order to pay for your higher education costs, you may be offered loans as part of your school’s financial aid offer. A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. If you decide to take out a loan, make sure…

Financial Matters

Debt & Creditors

Students with Exceptional Needs

Under federal and state law, each school district that accepts federal funding has a “child find” duty. This means that it is the school’s responsibility to identify all children in the school district who need exceptional (also known as “special”) student education services. This responsibility to find and support children…

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Student & Children’s Rights

Subsidized Housing for Elderly and Disabled People

The Section 202 Program offers supportive housing specifically for the elderly and disabled. Families of Section 202 housing live in apartments owned by churches and other non-profit organizations, as well as for-profit corporations and housing partnerships. Generally, only efficiency units or one-bedroom apartments are offered to eligible people or families. …

Family & Personal

Housing

Survivor Benefits of Veterans

Survivors of veterans who have passed away may be eligible for burial benefits, pension, or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). The only people who are considered survivors for VA benefits purposes are a spouse, child under the age of 18, or dependent parents.

Family & Personal

Military & Veterans