Community Education and Outreach

Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS) maintains active partnerships with a number of community organizations within its four-county service area.  Our staff participate in local events, including fairs and expos, and conduct outreach workshops and legal clinics throughout the community.  MALS puts a high premium on providing information to clients about issues that affect them and their lives and works with community partners to provide educational materials and workshops based on identified needs.

Below are printable materials. Benefits

• Unemployment Benefits

Consumer

• Affidavit of Exemptions
• Bankruptcy
• Debt Collection
• Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
• Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Frequently Asked Questions

Family and Children

• Child Support
• Custody
• Opportunity Plus Program
• Order of Protection
• Partnership for Educational Advocacy and Parity (PEAP)
• Pro Se Divorce
• Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence

Housing

• City of Memphis Fair Housing Ordinance
• Fair Housing for Persons with Disabilities
• Memphis Fair Housing Center
• Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF)

Seniors

• Advance Directives and Wills
• Medicaid and Nursing Homes
• Seniors Program