NNEDV Projects WomensLaw Project
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WomensLaw Project
In 2010, WomensLaw.org became a project of NNEDV. WomensLaw.org was founded in February 2000 by a group of lawyers, teachers, advocates and web designers interested in seeing the power of the Internet work for more disadvantaged people and specifically for survivors of domestic violence. The mission of WomensLaw.org is to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. By reaching out through the Internet, WomensLaw.org empowers women and girls to lead independent lives, free from abuse.
WomensLaw.org and NNEDV have worked closely together since 2000 to inform survivors of domestic violence about their legal rights and options. With a long history of partnering on technology safety, confidentiality and legal rights projects, the merger of WomensLaw.org and NNEDV formalized our working partnership.
- WomensLaw.org Website: The website provides over 6,000 pages of legal information written specifically for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The information, revised in accordance with annual legislative changes, is state-specific and written in plain language so that people can comprehend it without the help of a lawyer. The website also provides tips for working with lawyers and listings for telephone hotlines, local and state programs, court forms and law enforcement.
- Email Legal Hotline: The Email Legal Hotline is a safe, accessible service through which victims, friends, family and advocates can request personalized and anonymous support. Hotline advocates respond to each email, in either English or Spanish, tailoring responses to answer each person’s specific needs. The Hotline also supports advocates at local programs by answering their questions with timely, reliable and relevant legal information, helping them support the victims with whom they are working.
For more information or to access these resources, please visit WomensLaw.org.
Recent Project News:
What's New on WomensLaw.org?
New Winter/Spring 2012 updates on the website:
- A revised VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) immigration section with detailed information on self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and cancelation of removal. Also in Spanish.
- Read updated information on U Visas, also in Spanish.
- In response to WomensLaw.org Email Hotline requests, we've added this question: Can common-law marriages and same-sex marriages can qualify someone for a VAWA self-petition?
Custody in Maryland
Custody laws are often complicated and cases can take a long time to go through the court process. We recently expanded and improved the Custody in Marlyand information on the website. Read more on WomensLaw.org about who can get custody, starting the custody process and where to find additional help.
Intern part-time at WomensLaw!
Job Type: INTERNSHIP - Unpaid
Schedule Type: Part Time
Application Deadline: 6/1/12
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Immigration, Non-Profit, Women
Job Description
WomensLaw.org is located in Brooklyn, NY. WomensLaw.org aims to provide easy-to-understand legal information and resources to women living with or escaping domestic violence and/or sexual assault. By reaching out through the Internet, we empower women and girls to lead independent and productive lives, free from abuse and assault.
New Virginia Law Enables Protection Orders To Be Extended.
In VA, a new law, passed in 2010, now allows Protective Orders for Family Abuse to be renewed. You can file a "Motion requesting a hearing to extend the order." This must be filed before your protective order expires. Proceedings to extend a protective order are supposed to be given high priority by the court. If you were a member of the respondent's family or household at the time the initial protective order was issued, the court may extend your protective order for a period of up to two years to protect the health and safety of the you or your current family or household member(s). You can file to extend your order more than once.
