FAQ's

Your call will be answered by a trained advocate, who is there to LISTEN. If you choose to seek help, we can guide you through your options to achieve your goals, emotional or physiological. Your privacy and safety are our top priorities.

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status, are guaranteed certain rights under the law including:

• The right to call the police: If you or your child(ren) are in danger or being abused, call 911. The police may arrest your fiancé(e), spouse, partner, or another person if they believe that person has committed a crime. Anyone, regardless of immigration status, may report a crime.
• The right to obtain a protective order: A court-issued protection order or restraining order may tell your abuser not to call, contact, or hurt you, your child(ren), or other family members. If your abuser violates the order, you can call the police. Applications are available at your local District Attorney's office and police stations.
• The right to legal separation or divorce: Available without the consent of your spouse.
• The right to ask for custody: You have the right to ask for custody of your child(ren) and financial support.
• Basic criminal defense rights: If your abuser accuses you of a crime, you have basic rights, regardless of immigration status, including the right to talk to a lawyer, the right to not answer questions without a lawyer present, and the right to speak in your defense. It is important to talk with both an immigration lawyer and a criminal lawyer.

If you cannot afford to pay for an attorney, you may qualify for free or low cost legal services. Contact us at 1-888-924-3862 for more information and referrals to attorneys.