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Philadelphia VIP inspires and supports attorneys to provide free legal representation for our fellow Philadelphians who cannot afford to hire a lawyer and face legal challenges threatening their basic human needs: housing, family, income.

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Case #20-0045193
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Client seeks assistance obtaining guardianship of her father. Client’s father has been in a coma since February 2020. Client’s father is unmarried, and client is his only child; as such, the guardianship will not be contested. Client wants to continue making both medical and financial decisions for her father. A doctor is willing to complete an expert report.

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Case #20-0045106
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Client has an upcoming virtual custody hearing on September 2, 2020, at 11;30 am before judge Holly J Ford regarding her young son. The opposing party is the child’s father. Client and the father are married, but they have been separated since 2017. Client was severely abused during her relationship with her son’s father. Father filed for partial custody in […]

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In stark terms, VIP is the agency of last resort for many of our low-income Philadelphia neighbors who face critical legal problems impacting basic needs and central relationships.

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Introducing our new partnership benefiting Philadelphia's small businesses

August 2020

We are excited to expand our services and resources to the small business and nonprofit community through our partnership with Start Small Think Big!

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August 18

Solos Practice Group: Solo Practice in the COVID-19 Era

Connect with peers and build support for your pro bono service

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