Legal representation for victims of domestic violence in divorce and custody cases

The House of Ruth Maryland Inc. was awarded a $600,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women. The grant was awarded under the Legal Assistance for Victims program (CFDA 16.524) and will provide legal representation for victims of domestic violence in divorce and custody cases from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The Legal Assistance for Victims program aims to increase access to civil and criminal legal services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking for matters related to or arising from abuse. The House of Ruth Maryland Inc. will utilize the $600,000 in grant funding to directly deliver legal representation services to victims in Baltimore, Maryland, helping them obtain protection orders, resolve disputes over child support and custody, and navigate other civil legal issues stemming from relationship abuse.