Family Law Live Series: Video 3- Native Families: Unique Cultural & Legal Considerations (English)

Northwest Justice Project attorneys Cina Littlebird, Margaret MacRae and Jill Mullins talk about general family law related cultural and legal issues that are commonly experienced by native families around Washington state. This video is the third in a series that deals with common family law issues. This video shares information about important issues that native families might experience related to Tribal and State court differences, the Indian Child Welfare Act, divorce, custody, and other legal situations.

The first video in this series focuses on Breaking Up with Kids. You can watch it at the links below:
In English:    • Family Law Live: Breaking Up with Kids (in...  
In ASL:    • Family Law Live: Breaking up with Kids (In...  

The second video in this series focuses on Celebrating Holidays with Kids when there are parenting plans or custody arrangements in place. You can watch that video at these links below:
In English:    • Family Law Live Series: Video 2- Celebrati...  

***This is general information only and may not apply to your unique situation. You should try to talk to a lawyer for specific legal advice. This video does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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In addition to the phone hotline, CLEAR has an online application, CLEAR*Online, that people can use to see if they are eligible. If you appear to be eligible and have an issue with eviction, debt, government/public benefits, or special education, NJP will call you, or you may be referred to another legal aid organization who may help you.

Go to Get Legal Help: https://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help

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