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Broward County Government
Family DefenderÂŪ
Say 'No' to Expensive Attorney Fees With the Family DefenderÂŪ
Who is Covered?
Coverage extends to the employee, employee’s spouse/domestic partner, and unmarried eligible dependent children through the end of the calendar year [December 31st] in which they turn age 26.
Covered legal services include, but are not limited to:
- Plaintiff or Defendant
- Administrative Hearings
- Small Claims
- Name Change
- Landlord/Tenant Matters as Tenant
- Consumer-Seller Protection
- Consumer Protection Matters
- Personal Property Protection
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
- Divorce/Annulments
- Spousal Support
- Paternity Action
- Child Support/Custody
- Post-Decree EnforcementÂ
- Post-Decree ModificationÂ
- Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets
- Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
- Domestic Adoption
- Domestic Violence
- Visa Extension
- Naturalization
- Deportation (Removal)
- Moving Traffic Violations
- First Offense DUI
- License Revocation & Suspension
- Purchase/Sale of Primary & Secondary+ Residence including review/preparation of Purchase Agreement, Mortgage and Deed, & attorney attendance at closing
- Refinancing of Residence
- Real Estate Disputes
- Neighbor Disputes
- QDRO – $400 flat rate discounted fee paid by Member
- Pre-existing & Non-Covered (except excluded matters) – 33.3% discounted fees
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Felony Defense (Policyholder only)+
- Juvenile Defense
- Habeas Corpus
- Wills & Testamentary Trusts for Minors
- Codicils
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Will
- Revocable or Irrevocable Living Trust
- Estate Administration/Probate
- Debt Collection
- Garnishment Defense
- IRS Audit Protection
- IRS Collection Defense+
- Foreclosure
- Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Demand Letters
- Quit Claim Deeds
- Personal Affidavit
- Promissory Note
- Bill of Sale
- Personal Contract
- Lessee Agreement
- Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Elder Law for Parents
- Insurance Law
- Social Security, Veteran’s Affairs & Medicare/Medicaid
- Standard Business Incorporation
- Online Legal Library
- DIY Legal Documents
- 24/7 Emergency Line
- Identity Theft Restoration Program
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Coaching
- Discounted Tax Return Preparation
- Mobile App
+New coverage starting 1/1/2025
*Contested matters subject to 20-hour limitation, discount thereafter.
**First $2,000 exempt from fee. Subject to State and Federal Statutes.
Attorney’s fees are paid in full for all covered legal matters when you utilize a Network Attorney. Receive a 33.3% discount off attorney’s fees for pre-existing and other non-excluded legal matters. Coverage does not include fines, court costs, or other incidentals relating to the legal matter. Out-of-network benefits available.
Plan & Pricing
Family DefenderÂŪ
$7.73 per pay period
How To Enroll
Enroll through your company Benefit Portal. Contact your Human Resources Department for more information.
Once you enroll in coverage, you will receive a certificate/plan document(s) describing the exact coverage benefit purchased. This page explains the general purposes of the plans, but in no way changes or affects the plans afforded under the policy/plan issued. All coverage is to be subject to actual policy/plan conditions and exclusions. Not sponsored or approved by the United States Government or any Department or Agency thereof.
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Contact Us
- 8133 Baymeadow Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- info@uslegalservices.net
- (800) 356-LAWS (5297)
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