Legal/Advocacy Resources
Aspen (Abuse Support and Prevention Education Network)
ASPEN is a non-profit organization providing shelter, support, referrals, and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Meagher, Park and Sweet Grass counties of Montana.
ASPEN 24/7 Support line
(406) 222-8154
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Court-appointed volunteers to advocate for the best interests of child abuse or neglect victims. CASA's are responsible for conducting an investigation of the case, working closely with Child Protection Specialists (CPS), reviewing the best options for the child, making recommendations to the court, and will follow the child's journey through foster care.
Sixth Judicial District CASA program
PO Box 1827
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-4904
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is a law firm that empowers low-income people by providing legal information, advice, and other services free of charge. MLSA helps low-income people fight consumer and foreclosure, fleeing domestic violence, keep their housing, assist with taxpayer issues, farmworkers law and more.
Montana Legal Services Helpline and intake Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
1 (800) 666-6899
Montana Department of Justice, Crime/Witness Advocacy Program
Crime victim/witness advocates provide free, confidential help and services to crime victims and witnesses throughout Park Co. If you have incurred losses as a result of a crime, you may be entitled to restitution from the offender. Call the Park County Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator for an appointment.
DOJ Crime Victim/Witness Program
414 E. Callender St.
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-4139
Disability Rights of Montana
Disability Rights of Montana is the federally-mandated civil rights protection and advocacy group for Montana. Disability Rights of Montana has the legal authority to represent almost any person with a disability, and advocate on their behalf.
Disability Rights of Montana
1102 Chestnut St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-2344
Montana Fair Housing
Montana Fair Housing investigates allegations of discrimination in housing, counsels victims of discrimination, and facilitates both the state and federal complaint process. May assist victims in securing the representation of legal counsel when the filing of a complaint in court is deemed appropriate.
Montana Fair Housing
(406) 782-2573
Montana Judicial Branch- Divorce, Dissolution, Legal Separation, Annulment
Self-represented litigants may initiate divorce proceedings through the Montana Supreme Court Commission. Individuals who are unsure of which process applies to your situation may complete the link to the questionnaire for additional guidance. Overview, Resources, Forms, and an Introduction to Family Law in Montana are available.
Montana Judicial Branch
courts.mt.gov/forms/end_marriage
Montana State Legislature
Information about current Montana State Codes is available here.
Self-Help Law Program
If you need help with a civil law matter such as divorce, parenting plans, landlord/tenant issues, or probate and don't have an attorney, the Self-Help Law Program may be able to assist you. Staff cannot give you legal advice, we may be able to assist with learning about your legal rights, finding legal information, locate forms and instructions on how to complete them, answer general court procedure questions, and provide referrals for other organizations.
Free help, by appointment only. Leave a voicemail to schedule an appointment. When leaving a message, please leave your name, number, and a brief description of what you need help with (for example, "help with parenting plan forms").
(406) 582-2158.
