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Abuse in Nursing Homes: 
"The Silenced Voice Speaks Out"

Adopting A Child: Answers To Common Questions

Adoption of Special Needs Children

Bankruptcy: Is It Right For You?

Bankruptcy: The New Law

Buying a Used Car 

Clean Up Your Credit

Education For Special Needs Children

Elder Abuse

Enforcing Child Support

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Letter

Home Loans, Mortgages and Predatory Lending: FAQs

Home Purchase Traps

The Housing Code Guide

How Courts Work In Civil Cases

How To Answer An Eviction Warrant

How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Home Repair Contractors

How to Get a Temporary Protective Order

How to Sue in Georgia's Magistrate Courts

Low Cost Banking Services

Medicaid: The Basics

Modifying Orders In Family Law Cases

Name Changes

NURSING HOMES AND
PERSONAL CARE HOMES

Predatory Lending:  Historical Perspective

Predatory Mortgage Lending:  A Catalog of Abuses

Schemes to Steal Your House or Your Money 

Security Deposits

Students' Rights In Georgia's Public Schools

Tenants' Rights

Veterans' Survivors' Benefits

What To Do If You Lose Your Job

Wills: A Fact Sheet

What Schools Must Do For Displaced Children

OTHER SELF-HELP
INFORMATION ON THE WEB

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
[Formerly the "Health Care Financing Administration."]  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and with the Health Resources and Services Administration, CMS runs the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). 

Family Law Information Center  (Fulton)
The Family Law Information Center was developed to assist individuals who wish to represent themselves in family matters or wish to educate themselves about family law issues.  FLIC is a part of the Fulton County Superior Court Family Division pilot project.  This site has several forms.  When using these forms, remember that you must file your petition with and follow the guidelines of the county that has jurisdiction over your legal matter.

Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
This site has information about the laws and regulations concerning nursing homes and personal care homes.

Georgia Legal Services Program Community Education

Legal Aid in Georgia
Georgia's web site guide to free legal information and legal services includes educational materials, sample forms, and information about the courts, community resources and free and low-cost legal aid programs to help you with your legal problem.

My Consumer Rights
Former Governor Roy Barnes has put together this site, which has a great deal of specific, easy-to-read information for Georgia consumers. There are explanations of consumers' rights, tips for avoiding scams, and advice for consumers who have problems.

National Veterans Legal Services Program
This site has information about veteran's benefits, and issues such as Gulf War Syndrome and Agent Orange, plus links to many other veterans' sites.

PeachCare for Kids
PeachCare provides free or low cost comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty level. 

Social Security Administration
This official site has both information and forms.

State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlets

United Way Help Line - 211

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