Adoption Attorney For Low Income Resident

[Karen Kierpaul]

Low cost and pro bono resources for legal services and adoptions:    

Try these suggestions:

Michigan Adoption Legal Resources

Several organizations in Michigan provide free (pro bono) or low-cost legal assistance for adoption and family law matters to low-income residents and seniors. These resources range from full direct representation to reduced-fee consultations and self-help tools. 

Legal Aid (Free)

Low-Cost & Self-Help

Nonprofit legal aid firms offer free advice and representation to residents who meet specific income and asset guidelines.

* Lakeshore Legal Aid: Provides free direct representation in family law throughout Southeast Michigan and the Thumb, with an attorney-staffed hotline for the rest of the state.
* Legal Aid and Defender Association (LAD): Serves residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with comprehensive civil legal services.
* Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM): A nonprofit law firm providing free advice and representation in family matters across West Michigan.
* Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM): Offers free representation in 13 counties, including Ingham, Washtenaw, and Jackson.
* William Booth Legal Aid Clinic: Operated by the Salvation Army, this clinic provides free legal services to low-income families and veterans in Detroit and Pontiac.

William Booth Legal Aid Clinic

3.9

(48)

Legal services

Closed3737 Lawton St

High-quality legal services at no cost to those at or below poverty guidelines in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Detroit Free Legal Aid Clinic

3.1

(119)

Legal services

Closed5425 Woodward Ave

Assists low-income Wayne County residents with family law and elder law issues.

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

3.6

(170)

Non-profit organization

Closed436 S Saginaw St STE 101

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income clients across Genesee and surrounding counties. 

Additional Financial Assistance

• Adoption Subsidy Reimbursement: Prospective parents may be eligible for reimbursement of nonrecurring adoption expenses, such as court fees (typically $150–$170) and birth certificate fees ($50 in Michigan), if the child is eligible through the state's adoption subsidy program.
• MDHHS Adoption Assistance: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provides state-funded assistance for children who meet special needs criteria. 

 

On Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM terrell...@inksterhousing.org <terrell...@inksterhousing.org> wrote:

Good afternoon Champions, 

I have a resident that is seeking an adoption attorney. We looking for pro bono or low cost. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 

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