When Gwen* came to SALSA, she was under a great deal of stress. Following a series of marital problems with her spouse, she expressed a desire for a divorce. Her…
“Landlords who evict tenants who have filed a CDC declaration under the moratorium may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. However, the State of Texas has indicated that courts will not enforce this policy.”
“Once you agree to take on your first pro bono case, you see just how much of an impact you have on people’s lives. Sometimes these clients can’t afford anything, and you are their lifeline.”
The State of Texas will begin implementing the Texas Rent Relief Program to help Texans who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including past due rent and utilities dating as far back as March 13, 2020.
Ian Schwartz is one of over 70 Haynes and Boone attorney volunteers from around the country that provided estate planning documents for frontline healthcare workers as part of SALSA’s Wills for Healthcare Workers Clinic.
The Bexar County Probate Courts have seen an increase in cases in the wake of the pandemic. Over the last few months, SALSA has worked with Probate Court Staff Attorneys, Martin Collins and Michelle Casillas to understand how pro bono volunteers can lessen the burden the courts are facing.
