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Philadelphia VIP guides volunteer attorneys through providing pro bono legal representation to fellow Philadelphians who face legal threats to their housing, family, and income.

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Case #22-0048441
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Client seeks representation at an eviction hearing scheduled for August 17, 2022, at 8:45am in Municipal Court. Client started living in the property in June 2020. The home has repair issues including a broken dishwasher and a piping issue in the shower that causes brown water to come out. Client moved out of the property and returned the keys to […]

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Case #22-0048138
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Client seeks representation at her upcoming custody hearing on November 4, 2022, at 1:00 PM before Judge Leanne Litwin regarding her 10-year-old son. Opposing party is the child’s father. Client filed for primary physical and sole legal custody in November 2021, then subsequently filed an emergency custody petition after Father beat Child with a belt. The emergency petition was denied. […]

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VIP leverages the powerful resources of the community to expand access to justice. Every $1 spent on VIP’s budget yields over $4 worth of legal services, thanks to volunteers contributing their time and talent.

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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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Child Support Awareness Month

August 2022

August is National Child Support Awareness Month. Learn from Family Law expert Joni J. Berner what this means.

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Homeownership Office Hours: August 2022

Drop into VIP’s monthly homeownership office hours at your convenience to get support from VIP’s Staff Attorney Erin Agnew.

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