Legal Clinics for Kin

legal clinic for kin

The free, virtual legal clinic assists grandparents raising grandchildren (and other relatives raising kin) living in North Carolina with making well-informed decisions based on clear knowledge of their legal rights and responsibilities as they move through life transitions.  Licensed attorneys will be available to answer questions. These free legal clinics for kin are brought to you by Creating a Family, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting kinship families and the professionals who support them.

Register for the online Zoom meeting below. At registration, we ask that you submit your question to assist the lawyer in preparing for the clinic. During the clinic, questions will be answered on first-come, first-serve and participants will be given 15 minutes to discuss with the attorney online. Be prepared, this is an open clinic, participants will not be in a private setting with the lawyer.

If you have questions regarding financial assistance or other non-legal items, please visit and explore NCKinshipFamilies.org. We reserve the legal clinic for legal questions (custody orders, guardianship, permanency, adoption, etc.) that the lawyers can address.

Tuesday, Jan 13 at 7 pm

Register on Zoom
  • Be prepared to submit your question when you register for the clinic.
  • You will have 15 minutes to discuss your question with the lawyer.
  • Questions will be answered in first-come, first-serve order.
  • All participants will be present as questions are answered.

Upcoming Clinics

  • Tuesday, Feb 10 at 7 pm
  • Tuesday, Mar 10 at 7 pm

We ask for a phone number at registration in order to send you text reminders for this clinic from Creating a Family. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. At any time, you can text HELP for help or STOP to opt out.

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The information and resources discussed are not intended and do not establish any legal representation. Participation in any of the clinics does not create an attorney-client relationship, and we disclaim all liability for actions you take or fail to take based on any information shared or discussed. If you have any questions about the information provided, how to proceed with your case or legal rights, you are strongly urged to seek representation from an attorney. See the section for finding an attorney or download a printable guide for finding an attorney.