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"Amnesty Program" of Bureau for Child Support Enforcement - brochure
- The BCSE (Bureau for Child Support Enforcement) helps collect child support for the parents who are supposed to receive it. The "Amnesty Program" was created by the WV Legislature in an attempt to help obligors who have accumulated a large child support arrearage get the debt paid off. If both the obligor and the obligee agree, all the interest or a portion of the interest which has accrued can be forgiven. In exchange, the obligor must pay off the principal amount owed within 2 years. Learn more with this brochure.
Other Topics:
Child Support
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10 Myths and Facts About Food Stamp Benefits and the Working Poor
- Short brochure about the Food Stamp program, and some common misconceptions. From the federal agency web site.
Also available:
 En Espanol
Other Topics:
Food Stamps
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Appeal of Possession in An Eviction Case
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Child Support Services for Families in Head Start
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Debit Card - WV Bureau for Child Support Enforcement - brochure
- This brochure explains how the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) Debit card works, where it can be used, what to do if it's lost or stolen, how to get information about your account, and other important features.
Other Topics:
Child Support
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Deposit Refunds: How To Get Yours Back
- Getting security deposits and pet deposits back from your landlord.
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Domestic Violence Protective Orders in West Virginia
- 2-page brochure from the WV Supreme Court of Appeals.
Other Topics:
Family Law
Domestic Violence
Family Cases
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Domestic Violence and Guns
- A tri-fold brochure with general information about the laws that can remove guns from a domestic abuser. From the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Other Topics:
Orders of Protection
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Driver's License Suspension Issues
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Eviction Proceedings: A Tenant's Right to Pay & Dismiss
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Exempting Wages and Property from Legal Collection
- You may be able to protect some or all of your wages, or your personal property, from being garnished to pay a judgment debt. West Virginia law allows a Head of Household to protect certain items of property from being taken, even for payment of a valid legal judgment. Learn more about the protections and the limitations.
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FAQs for Persons With Mental Illness
- If you or a friend or a loved one must deal with mental illness issues, you may have many questions. This 26 page booklet from the LAWV Behavioral Health Advocacy Project covers a wide range of topics: "Individual Rights," "Getting Legal Help," "Psychiatric Advance Directives" and many more.
Other Topics:
Mental Health
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FAST Program Brochure
- Brochure describing the FAST (Family Advocacy, Support & Training) Program operated by LAWV Behavioral Health Advocacy unit. Services for parent, family members and caregivers of children who have mental or behavioral health needs.
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FAST Program poster
- Poster describing the FAST (Family Advocacy, Support & Training) Program operated by LAWV Behavioral Health Advocacy unit. Services for parent, family members and caregivers of children who have mental or behavioral health needs.
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Going To Family Court in West Virginia
- This 18-page brochure was published by the WV Supreme Court of Appeals on its web site for the Family Court System. There are simplified explanations of the procedures in Family Court, and some of the steps you will have to go through.
Other Topics:
Family Law
Family Cases
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Guide to Your Mental Health Treatment Plan - Brochure
- PDF brochure published by West Virginia Advocates. This is a guide for mental health consumers for developing their treatment plan, and explains legal rights and protections in that process.
Other Topics:
Mental Health
Facility Based Services
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How Much Notification to End a Month-To-Month Tenancy?
- Are you are renting a place on a "month-to-month" basis? If so, then either you or the landlord can end the arrangement at any time simply by giving proper advance written notice. Learn what is required to do this properly.
Other Topics:
Evictions
Other Landlord/Tenant
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I Got Fired And It Wasn't Fair!
- Think you were wrongly fired from your job? Read this short brochure to get a better idea of whether there's anything you can do.
Other Topics:
Termination
Employment
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Landlord Tenant Responsibilities
- This 31-page booklet was prepared by the Charleston Public Safety Council, an alliance of business, local government, and social agency leaders. It provides information for both landlords and tenants, about their rights and responsibilities. Some of the information is specific to Charleston city code requirements, but most of it would apply anywhere in West Virginia.
Other Topics:
Landlord/Tenant (Non-Federal Housing Programs)
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Magistrate Court - How To Handle Your Own Case
- Do you need to file your own small claim case in Magistrate Court? This booklet provides a very brief summary of the basic steps you will need to take, and some concepts you will need to understand.
Other Topics:
Doing Your Own Case
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Medicare Prescription Coverage Scam Alert
- Some West Virginians are being taken advantage of by scam artists falsely saying they represent Medicare Prescription Drug Plans when they don't. Learn more about separating the true from the false with this brochure from the West Virginia Insurance Commission.
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Moving Checklist - Steps to Take When You Move Out
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No Room For Abuse In Our Community - brochure
- Information and help for lesbian and gay victims of domestic violence.
Other Topics:
Family Law
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Non-Citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence: A Statement of Your Rights
Also available:
 Espanol
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Personal Property Exemption: Protecting Your Assets From Collection
- WV law allows a head of household to protect a basic amount of the necessities of life - money, personal property, tools, etc - from the debt collection process. Learn more about the protections in this pamphlet.
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Pets and Rental Housing
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Questions and Answers About Getting and Using Food Stamps - brochure
- Link to a brochure published by the federal government, with general information about the Food Stamp program.
Also available:
 En Espanol
Other Topics:
Food Stamps
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Resource - VA - Veterans Health Administration Publications
- This web site contains information on policies, procedures, requirements and other information from the Veterans Health Administration, a part of the VA. There are 20 brochures, 162 handbooks and 250 manuals.
Other Topics:
Veterans/Military
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Rules to Follow When Representing Yourself
- When you are representing yourself in Court, you are trying to persuade a judge or jury that you are right. You must act, dress, and speak in a way that helps you with your case. Here are some tips.
Other Topics:
Doing Your Own Case
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Understanding the Medicaid 'Spend Down' Program
- Do you have high continuing medical costs, but too much income for the regular Medicaid Program? Learn about the "Medicaid Spend Down Program." You may be able to get Medicaid help in paying some of those medical costs.
Also available:
 Spend down booklet format
Other Topics:
Medicaid
Medicaid
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West Virginia Advocates - Brochure
- PDF brochure about West Virginia Advocates, the organization mandated by the federal government to advocate for and protect the legal rights of West Virginians with disabilities.
Other Topics:
Disability
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What If I Get Evicted from Section 8 Housing?
- If you are evicted from rental housing where you've been getting a Section 8 voucher assistance, the eviction might also affect whether you can keep getting Section 8 help at another place. Learn more in this booklet.
Other Topics:
Evictions
Other Section 8
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