Legal advice in Anchorage area (low income, renting, lawyers)

[Fuel_MD]

I usually don't get involved in other's family issues, but I have a friend who is being accused of abusing her children. This woman in no way harms her children. She loves them dearly and I've been a witness to that. Even when she has to discipline her children, they don't react in a "traumatic" way when she speaks in a stern voice. She's a single mother of two, works full-time, and attends school full-time. Currently, her children have been removed from the household and I've been pushing her to get a lawyer. She wants to get one, but doesn't have the finances or resources. How can I help her? Are there any state programs that will help her with legal fees? It's a shame that the system, in her case, is working in the wrong direction. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

[turbo700]

Its hard to beat the state government. They hold all the cards and have free lawyers and you can go broke trying to beat them. If she doesn't have the money i would suggest she go thru all their parenting programs with a promise that she gets her kids back in the end. What i found ironic was the people trying to tell you how to be a proper parent had no kids of their own. As we all know parenting isnt something you learn in a class room. I dont know this woman, but if she truely is a good parent she wont give up till she gets her kids back. i wish her luck.

[Fuel_MD]

Thanks. I'm just curious, if she does bow down to the state and goes along with whatever they have her do to get her kids, doesn't that show some type of admission to the allegations? Will she have a criminal record? Ironically, she works in the social services field. I hope she doesn't lose her job or even worse, not be able to persue her career in child psychology. Someone gave me the number to Alaska Legal Services Corp, a non-profit law organization for those with low incomes. I hope they can help her. Thanks again for the response.