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Heartland Pro Bono Council

Heartland Pro Bono Council

The Indianapolis office of Pro Bono Indiana, Inc.

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Is my case eligible?

Eligible Case Types

Family Law:

  • Getting a divorce
  • Guardianship of a minor
  • Establishing or modifying parenting time
  • Step-parent adoption

Consumer:

  • Defending against collection lawsuits and garnishments
  • Foreclosure defense
  • Eviction damage hearings
  • Sealing evictions

Estate and guardianship issues:

  • Small estates
  • Preparing wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and designation of guardian
  • Adult guardianship

Income Requirements

Total household gross income (before taxes, insurance, garnishments, and other deductions) must be under 200% of the Federal Poverty level.

2025 Limits for a household of:

  • 1: $31,300/year ($2,608.33/month)
  • 2: $42,300/year ($3,525.00/month)
  • 3: $53,300/year ($4,441.67/month)
  • 4: $64,300/year ($5,358.33/month)
  • 5: $75,300/year ($6,275.00/month)
  • 6: $86,300/year ($7,191.67/month)

 

Location Requirements

Heartland’s services are limited to Marion County, Indiana. This means that:

  • For regular civil cases: The case must be filed in Marion County, Indiana, and priority is given to those who live in Marion County.
  • For bankruptcy cases: The debtor(s) must live (reside) in Marion County.

** Heartland can accept cases where the client does not live in Marion County, but the client must be willing and able to travel to Marion County for attorney consultations, court hearings, and any other proceedings or meetings regarding the Marion County case.

If your case is somewhere else in Indiana, please visit Indiana Legal Help to find organizations that serve your county.

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