The COVID-19 payment pause is ending on September 1st. In October, borrowers must resume payments for the first time in more than three years. Here are steps you can take to prepare: Check your loan information by logging into studentaid.gov. Your loans may have been transferred to a new loan servicer during the pandemic. Studentaid.gov …
The Property Tax Rebate is a rebate of up to $675 a year of property taxes paid on your primary residence. There are rebates available for property taxes paid for the 2022 and 2023 tax years. To qualify, you must have: -owned and lived in a Montana residence for at least seven months; -had property …
Here is how it works: 1. Go to askkarla.org. 2. Click “Get Help.” 3. Read about what the website offers. If it sounds like a right fit for you, click “Apply Now.” 4. Answer the eligibility screening questions. 5. Post your civil legal question. 6. You will receive an email when one of our awesome …
You answer questions in an automated interview, and then the program produces a neatly typed, completed legal document for you. The interview will take you about 45 to 90 minutes to complete and then the document is ready for your review and signature. You can create an account to stop, save, and return to your …
For this week’s legal tip, we would like to share the PDF of our Fact Sheet for Renters resource, which is a helpful one pager for renters in Montana. You can find the PDF by clicking here. For more detailed information and links to our free forms, check out the housing section of montanalawhelp.org. Need …
VAWA stands for the Violence Against Women Act. VAWA provides for an abused family member (spouse, child, or parent) to file a petition for a specific type of immigrant visa. Before VAWA, there were victims of domestic abuse who had to rely on their abusers to file for status for them. Now, survivors can file …
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission put together materials with warning signs of immigration scammers, including those who pose as “notarios.” Here are some things folks can do to avoid scams: Know who can help. Some specialized lawyers and accredited representatives can help people with immigration. Don’t go to a notario for immigration or legal help. …
This week we would like to share our Pride flier that includes community resources, a 2023 legislative update, and civil legal organizations that work to protect the rights of LGBTQI+ folks. We had a great time at the Missoula Pride parade. We will also be at the Billings and Helena Pride parades. Come say hi! …
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, we are sharing signs of elder abuse provided by the National Center on Elder Abuse. To learn more, visit ncea.acl.gov. Physical Signs of Elder Abuse Dehydration or weight loss Missing daily living aids Unexplained injuries, bruises, cuts, or sores Unattended medical needs Unsanitary living …
Debt collectors have different rights depending on if they have a court judgment against you. Without a court judgment, a debt collector can only send you letters, emails, or texts about the debt. They can’t force you to pay back a debt they say you owe. When a debt collector has a court judgment …
