Self-Help & Pro Se Clinics

Custody Clinics:

NWLS offers clinic-type programs for eligible clients wishing to initiate a custody action. The custody clinic classes are conducted by NWLS staff attorneys and clients are provided with blank forms and instructions on filing a pro se action.

In Venango County, clinic participants will also view the videotape that was produced by the Court of Common Pleas of Venango County in cooperation with the local bar association. This video provides basic instruction to parents on how to represent themselves through the process of custody.

Divorce Clinics:

We also offer a Clinic for eligible clients wishing to file a a no-fault divorce action. The clinic classes provide clients with blank forms, sample pleadings and instruction on filing a pro se actions. In Erie County, the divorce clinics are conducted by Erie Legal Aid Volunteer (pro bono) Attorneys.

Clinics are currently in place in the following counties:

COUNTY	TYPE	SCHEDULE
Erie	Custody Divorce	Two Fridays each month Once a month

Crawford	Custody Divorce	Two Wednesdays each month Once a month

McKean	Custody	Once a month

Mercer	Custody	Once a month

Venango	Custody Divorce	Twice a month

Warren	Custody	Once a month