How Financial Security Supports Long-Term Stability for Domestic Violence Survivors and their Families

Join Legal Aid Chicago as we highlight the recent Martinez First District Appellate court decision on child support for domestic violence survivors.

Event Information
Monday, October 21, 2024
12:00 PM (noon) on Zoom


At noon on Monday, October 21st, Legal Aid Chicago hosted an online panel discussion highlighting our recent appellate court victory in Martinez v. Leon. This outcome is a significant win for survivors of domestic violence in Cook County and beyond.

Managing Director Benna Crawford facilitated this conversation, exploring this case and its impact. In addition to our colleague Araceli Guasso, panelists represented Dentons, The Network, and Women Employed. This event is an important feature in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month programming and helps us kick-off Pro Bono Week, which takes place from October 21st to the 29th.

Please view the recording above to learn more about how this decision will impact courts and improve access to legal remedies for survivors.

Provides information on the upcoming panel, on October 21.