New platform - new look
The web content management system for this website has been upgraded. No content was removed – but the changes provide a smoother mobile user experience. A new Quick Exit feature now appears on the upper right corner of every page. Clicking tha...
Online Legal Information Resources
AALL, the American Association of Law Libraries, now offers a new online legal resource, the Online Legal Information Resources (OLIR). The OLIR was developed to provide law librarians, public librarians and members of the public access to free onli...
Hope Card Program in Virginia
The Hope Card Program has been expanded to all localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Hope Card is a durable, plastic, wallet-sized card that summarizes a protective order's most important details in an easy-to-read format. A Hope Card do...
How to Apply for Your Birth Certificate as an Adult in Virginia
Blue Ridge Legal Services has created a guide to assist an adult residing in Virginia who is trying to get a copy of their own birth certificate. https://www.vsb.org/docs/Obtaining_adult_birth_cert.pdf The guide lists the steps to obtain a copy...
New publication - Options in Virginia to Help Another Person Make Decisions
This short publication from Virginia WINGS (Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders) covers "Choices less restrictive than Guardianship and Conservatorship." It outlines health/personal and financial decision-making options...
Civil Legal Response to COVID-19 in Virginia
During the COVID-19 crisis, Legal Aid programs are available to provide assistance and legal information on housing, public benefits and other issues which can be found here. To reach your local Legal Aid office please contact 1-866-LEGLAID (1-86...
Supreme Court of Virginia Declares Judicial Emergency
On March 16, 2020 the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an order declaring a judicial emergency for all district and circuit courts of the Commonwealth to protect the health and safety of court employees, litigants, judges, and the general public. ...
New Online Resources for Guardians and Conservators
Two new resources now appear within the "Guardianship and Conservatorship" topic on the website: FAQs [frequently asked questions and answers] about the appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults: FAQs about Guardians an...
Resources for Veterans
The Military & Veteran Legal Resource Guide was published by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. This booklet is for Virginia service members, their families, and veterans. It explains the legal protections, rights, and resources that ...
Statewide Senior Legal Helpline
The Virginia Poverty Law Center is proud to announce the Statewide Senior Legal Helpline is live and running! (844) 802-5910 This is a toll-free line offering legal assistance and advice for Virginians aged 60 or over. Topics covered by ...