Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law

For immediate domestic violence assistance: call the LA Superior Court at 213-830-0845 or check out their website at lacourt.org/selfhelp.  For more critical information visit hbcfl.org/service-change… Toda la información también está disponible en español.

Today’s publication of the @LADailyJournal @SFDailyJournal features the Buhai Center’s leadership transition and highlights continued support from our co-founding organizations. Click to read the full article: dailyjournal.com/articles/37708…

Living with an abusive partner can make it especially hard to identify or create opportunities to leave. You are not alone; our advocates are here 24/7 if you ever need help with a safety plan. More here: bit.ly/plan_for_safety

TWO days left until the end of our fiscal year on June 30th! Help us reach our goal of $750,000 by making a new donation today. Every gift makes a difference! 📞 Call (213) 388-7505 x317 OR 💻 Donate online at hbcfl.org

Seeking California-accredited lawyers with family law or related experience for handling cases, supervising volunteers, legal research, community outreach, drafting, and writing. Salary Ranges: $64,480-90,000 commensurate with experience. Visit: hbcfl.org/employment-opp…

Seeking Client Assistants for screening and enrollment of clients, case assistance, and community outreach. 🟣Bilingual (Spanish) Client Assistant 🟣Client Assistant Salary Range: $35,000-45,000 commensurate with experience. Learn more: hbcfl.org/employment-opp…

Seeking development professional with 3+ years of demonstrated successful experience in foundation and government grant writing and/or private philanthropy, including major donors, annual campaigns, and planned gifts. Salary Range: $40,000- $65,000 commensurate with experience.

“Daddy has a gun!” Renata’s* 10-year-old son blurted out when she picked him and his two brothers up from their dad’s custody. She was determined to protect her children. Read Renata's Story: bit.ly/3WHEW1t

In her senior years with serious health concerns, her husband abandoned her and refused to provide any support. With the help of the Center, Gwen regained financial stability and got back some of the dignity she had lost. Read Gwen's Story: bit.ly/3kCst1N

It’s been a long struggle for Martin* and his son, Eddie* but thanks to the Harriett Buhai Center they are thriving together as a family at last. Read Martin's Story: bit.ly/3Y647Mz

Today, Angela is a community college graduate at age 43. She credits the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law and her community college for helping to change her life. Read Angela's Story: bit.ly/3HDZWlO

With the blade of her husband’s butcher knife at her throat, Amara* pressed 911 but did not speak. She was afraid if she spoke her husband would “cut her into pieces” or worse, harm their child. Read Amara's Story: bit.ly/3XGcIpe

Throughout her marriage, Gloria’s husband severely abused her, causing blindness in one eye. She fled and obtained a divorce. The judge awarded custody, support and an even split in property. But, Gloria never saw a penny. Read Gloria's Story: bit.ly/3Hl1RdE

Smart and determined, Alena* graduated high school with a newborn son and got her college degree as a single parent. After her child’s father tracked her down and brutally assaulted her, she came to the Center for help. Read Alena's Story: bit.ly/3HCdWwb

Alex* cherishes his little girl, Ellie*. No one would know that she has a heart problem that needs surgery. With help from the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, Alex will now be able to assure Ellie gets the medical care she needs. Read Alex's Story: bit.ly/3kOOnPC

We have the following new positions open at HBCFL! 📣 ⚫ Staff Attorney ⚫ Bilingual Legal Aid Client Assistant Visit hbcfl.org/employment-opp…! #losangeles #hiring #legalaid #probono #jobopportunity

She smelled the gas before she heard his voice. Her husband of many years stood at the back door screaming, “I want to watch you burn,” and threatening to light a match. Read Beatrice's Story: bit.ly/3DkxWRm

Lawyers, law school grads, and law students are welcome to join our Remote Volunteer Services Program (RSVP)! If you are interested, please email volunteer@hbcfl.org by March 14 for registration materials. #volunteer #legalaid #probono #losangeles