Rights of DV Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing An explanation of the rights of domestic violence survivors living in government subsidized or public housing.
Rebuilding and Repairing Your Credit History Information on how to rebuild and repair your credit history.
By: Consumer Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Initiative (CRDVSI)
Prioritizing Your Expenses 16 ways to help you get your debt under control.
By: Consumer Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Initiative (CRDVSI)
New Social Security Numbers for Survivors
(Separate Website)
How to change your social security number if you are a survivor of domestic violence.
By: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Form and Instructions to Ask the Court to Waive Filing Fees
Form and instructions on how to ask the court to waive fees to file your legal paperwork.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Innocent Spouse Relief Fact Sheet - More Information More information about tax relief given to one spouse for taxes owed by both spouses.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Individual Development Account (IDA) Fact Sheet A quick guide to understanding IDA's and a list of programs offering IDA's to help you.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Family Violence Option The Family Violence Option (FVO) is a special provision for domestic violence survivors who are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The FVO helps survivors stay safe and become self-sufficient while complying with TANF requirements like child support enforcement and required work activities.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
BSAFE - Building Security Through Assets and Financial Education
(Separate Website)
BSAFE is an Individual Development Account (IDA) program for low-income survivors of domestic violence living in Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark Counties. For every $1 that you save, it will be matched by $2.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
For Survivors of Domestic Violence and Their Advocates: A Guide to Montana's Economic Resources A guide to help survivors of domestic violence become financially independent and secure. This comprehensive guide covers many different programs and resources available in Montana.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
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