Each year a huge percentage of individuals will need legal services that they will not get. This is, largely, because either, they do not understand their rights or think that these form of representation is too expensive. Either way, many suffer annually because they have no access to affordable legal protection for families. This is a sad fact especially considering that these services are readily and easily accessible. Some issues that families deal with include adoption, child and spousal support, custody battles, domestic violence, marital dissolutions as well as paternity.

The first choice for most people is government appointed representation. It is a requirement that all individual receive fair representation in court. Most people receive help from this source. However, most government lawyers are overloaded with a huge workload and may not offer the extensive help that each family case requires. Still, it is better than no representation.

Some nonprofit law centers offer cheap services to families. These centers receive funding and donations from NGOs, the government, high net worth individuals, philanthropists and through fund raising. These centers employ family lawyers who care about serving people and giving back to the society.

Many established law firms and private law practices have a pro bono program that offers cheap services to families. These firms and private lawyers have large funds and highly qualified lawyers. It is one of the best sources of quality representation. Most pro bono cases are of needy families that cannot afford to pay for them. They are referred from institutions that deal with the needy members of the society like group homes, hospitals and nonprofit organizations.

Some law firms offer the chance to offer representation to groups of persons and families. This is a joint initiative where groups of families come together and purchase a joint legal cover. If any member of the group needs counsel, they are covered by the group plan. This is a good option since each family pays reasonable prices to access aid.

Some are lucky enough to have lawyers in the family, relatives and close friends circle. This presents the perfect opportunity to get legal counsel and representation when needed. This services are offered free of charge as favors. If there is a charge, it is usually small. On the other hand, if as a family you have a rich relative or friend, you can have access to their family lawyer at affordable rates.

Some religious centers offer help to members in terms of getting access to legal help. They may hook you up with members who are lawyers or can get you the help you need. Most churches will rally behind members experiencing family issues. In fact, churches can act as arbitrators in family issues solving cases before they reach the courts. Islam follows Islamic law concerning family issues and may step in to offer help.

There are a number of choices open to you when seeking reasonably priced protection. Most people are ignorant of their rights as citizens and are scared of the law courts. They get confused and afraid when faced with a legal situation. It is high time that people know their rights.