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LEGAL AID IMPACT

We want to thank our many clients for sharing how Legal Aid helped them resolve their legal issues.
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LEGAL AID HELPS MOTHER REGAIN SSI BENEFITS FOR DAUGHTER
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​SSI assessed an overpayment against a young mother and her 3 year old daughter who was born with Down syndrome. With the help of Paula Boyer from the Kona Legal Aid office, the case went to a hearing before a judge and the mother was issued a fully favorable decision. The entire overpayment was waived as the judge considered the mistake wasn't their fault and reinstated the daughter's full SSI.

Before I came to legal aid I didn't really know what to do about our situation. I tried writing a letter to the SSI office asking for an appeal but other than doing that I didn't know what my options were or who to talk to who could help. 
 
Legal Aid helped me file all the necessary paperwork and gather all the proper documentation that was needed for my case. 
 
With Legal Aid's help I was able to go to court and submit my case to the judge. He looked at all the evidence and ruled in our favor!
 

What I want people to know about a legal aid is that they are a group that is there to help. Especially when legal representation can be so costly, they provided the representation that we so desperately needed. Our Legal Aid rep Paula Boyer was caring and knowledgeable. Even though I know she had many cases and people to represent, I always felt like we were the number one priority when we were in her office. I am so thankful for the help we received through the Legal Aid Society! 

PictureCheyenne worked with Legal Aid to keep her daughter.
LEGAL AID HELPS YOUNG PARENTS NEGOTIATE A CUSTODY ARRANGEMENT

Cheyenne is a single mother of 2 children. She was served with a paternity petition by the father of her older child asking that he have full physical and legal custody, and that she have no visitation. 

Worried about losing her child, Cheyenne contacted Legal Aid. Legal Aid filed a declaration explaining her side of the story to the judge, and was prepared to represent Cheyenne in court. Fortunately, Legal Aid was able to negotiate a settlement, which granted Cheyenne full physical and legal custody, and visitation for the father. 

Both parents were relieved about avoiding a custody battle, and happy to achieve a mutually agreed upon settlement.

PictureIsabel with her daughter.
LEGAL AID HELPS MOTHER OBTAIN GUARDIANSHIP OVER DISABLED DAUGHTER

Isabel sought to establish guardianship over her daughter, who suffers from Down's Syndrome and is about to turn 18. Legal Aid prepared and filed all the necessary court documents, and advised Isabel about how to represent herself. Upon closing her case, Legal Aid provided referrals to social service agencies such as Kokua Villa, which offers day care for developmentally disabled adults.


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    • Elder Law Services
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    • Legal Navigator
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  • Opportunities
    • Employment Opportunities >
      • Director of Finance
      • Staff Attorney: Fair Housing Enforcement and Housing - Honolulu
      • Staff Attorney: Maui
    • Volunteer >
      • Disaster Recovery Legal Services
      • Clerical Aides & Paralegals
      • Law Student Externship
      • Pro Bono Attorneys
      • Attorney Volunteer-Self-Help Center
      • Summer Clerkship
  • Legal Aid Impact
    • Legal Aid News
  • GIVE NOW
    • Support Our Work
    • Ways to Give
    • Cy Pres Funds
    • Leadership Circle
  • Hawai‘i Immigrant Justice Center
    • Citizens of the Freely Associated States
    • Domestic Violence
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