Did you know it is against the law to misgender* nonbinary and transgender workers? Did you know it is against the law to not allow nonbinary and transgender workers to use bathrooms that best match their gender identity? *Misgendering is when you do not use someone’s preferred pronoun. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Enforcement …
Are you a homeowner (including mobile homes) struggling to make ends meet? Are you behind on your mortgage, contract payments, property taxes, utilities, or internet bill? Do you need to make repairs to your home for health and safety? Apply for the Homeowner Assistance Fund! There are several different options for Montanans to get help. …
Each year, millions of Americans are victims of crime. April 21-27 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), a time to raise awareness of options, services, and hope for crime survivors. Many victims need ongoing care, support, and resources. MLSA has a Crime Victim practice group consisting of a navigator and attorneys who provide help …
In Montana, an Order of Protection is sometimes called a restraining order, but “Order of Protection” is the correct term. Sometimes you will see the acronym OOP used. We have a resource titled How to Represent Yourself in an Order of Protection Hearing in Montana that walks you through the process and provides tips on …
In the last year, 1 in 10 Montanans have lost health insurance coverage. If you have lost your coverage, it is not too late to get covered again. If you or someone you know needs help applying for health insurance or Medicaid, free help is available. Visit covermt.org today to learn about your options or …
Why is the law important? What is the difference between a criminal and civil legal issue? How do I find the correct court? You can find the answers to all of these questions in our new article titled Basics of Montana’s Legal System and Courts. Want to help teens understand Montana’s Legal System? MLSA received …
March 25-31 is National Farmworker Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to honor the important contributions of farmworkers and raise awareness about issues they face. Thank you farmworkers for the work you do to grow, harvest, process and pack our food. Do you know the rights of H-2A visa holders in Montana? They include: …
In civil cases, there are no court-appointed attorneys. This is where Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) comes in. MLSA is a non-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income clients in Montana with issues like divorce, domestic violence, eviction, public benefits, debt, and more. We have offices in Billings, Helena, and Missoula and …
If the Office of Public Assistance (OPA) has made a decision about your public benefits that you think is unfair, against the rules, or factually wrong, you have the right to appeal that decision by asking for a Fair Hearing. To learn more about the process, check out our MontanaLawHelp.org article titled Fair Hearings: How …
If you own your mobile home and rent the lot, you cannot be evicted for no reason. A recent Montana Supreme Court ruling says that lot landlords must follow state law on rental terminations. Montana state law does not allow rental terminations for no reason. Even if a lease says it allows no-cause terminations with …
