Legal Videos

Since 2020, Lakeshore Legal Aid has collaborated with regional partners to deliver legal information to Michigan residents in a creative and captivating way. Through screencasts and animations, Lakeshore staff guide viewers through complex legal processes so that the law is accessible to any and all Michigan families. Many of these videos were created with help of clients who provided feedback on video design and the readability. Thank you project partners, project funders, and participating clients for your support in making these videos.

These videos were funded in part by the MSBF Administration of Justice Grant, Legal Services Corporation, Michigan State Bar Foundation, Office on Violence Against Women, Area Agency on Aging 1-B, United Way, and St. Clair County Senior Citizen Millage. Lakeshore Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and donations are allowable to the extent permissible under IRS law. All contributions to Lakeshore Legal Aid are subject to Legal Services Corporation mandated restrictions and may not be used in any manner inconsistent with the Legal Services Act and Regulations. For further information, please see 45 CFR 1610.5.

  • Legal Help

    When and How to Hire a Lawyer

    This screencast is about recognizing when it’s time to hire a lawyer and how to go about hiring one.

  • Legal Help

    What is Limited Scope Representation?

    This screencast talks about getting legal help for only part of a case through limited scope representation (LSR).

  • Custody

    Changing Custody in Michigan

    This video will explain how to change custody in Michigan.

  • Taxes

    Tax Foreclosure Process in Michigan

    This video will explain the tax foreclosure process in Michigan.

  • Public Benefits

    How to Approach DHHS Appeals in Michigan

    This video will explain how to approach DHHS appeals in Michigan.

  • Family Law

    Requesting Supervised Parenting Time In Michigan

    This video explains how to request supervised parenting time in Michigan.

  • Procedure

    How to Serve and File a Proof of Service in Michigan

    This video discusses how to serve and file a Proof of Service in Michigan.

  • Family Law

    How to Get Child Support in Michigan

    This video explains how to get child support in Michigan.

  • Family Law

    How to Establish Paternity in Michigan

    This video will explain how to establish paternity.

  • Family Law

    Best Interest Factors of the Child in Michigan

    This screencast is on the best interest factors of the child in a divorce, custody, or other family law case, in Michigan.

  • Court

    Evidence Basics in Michigan

    This video is on the basics of bringing evidence to court in Michigan.

  • Financial Security

    Defending Against Debt Collection in Michigan

    This video will show you how to defend against debt collection after you have lost or defaulted in Michigan.

  • Financial Security

    Protecting Your Social Security Income from Garnishment in Michigan

    This video is on how to protect your social security income from garnishment in Michigan.

  • Housing

    Repair Issues in Eviction Cases in Michigan

    This video is on how to manage repair issues in eviction cases in Michigan.

  • Housing

    Renting in Michigan

    This screencast will walk you through what you need to know about renting in Michigan.

  • Family Law

    The Basics of Child Support in Michigan

    This screencast will give you a basic overview of child support in Michigan: what it is, who pays, types of income used, and how child support payments are made.

  • End of Life

    Understanding Wills in Michigan

    This screencast will walk you through the basics of preparing a will in Michigan.

  • Special Education

    How to Obtain Special Education Services for Your Children in Michigan

    This screencast will provide a step-by-step process to obtain special education services for your child.

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