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Family Defender™

Best for: Individuals or families seeking everyday protection

Who’s Covered: Member, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and unmarried dependents up to age 26.

Family Defender™ – Pay Period cost: 


$7.73 per pay period

What's Covered:

  • Plaintiff or Defendant
  • Administrative Hearings
  • Small Claims
  • Name Change
  • Landlord/Tenant as Tenant
  • Consumer Protection
  • Personal Property Protection
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Misdemeanor Defense
  • Felony Defense (Policyholder only)
  • Juvenile Defense
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Demand Letters
  • Quit Claim Deeds
  • Personal Affidavit
  • Promissory Note
  • Bill of Sale
  • Personal Contract
  • Lease Agreement
  • Wills & Testamentary Trusts for Minors
  • Codicils
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Living Will
  • Revocable or Irrevocable Living Trust
  • Estate Administration/Probate
  • Divorce
  • Annulments
  • Spousal Support
  • Paternity Action
  • Child Support/Custody
  • Post-Decree Enforcement Action
  • Post-Decree Modification
  • Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets
  • Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
  • Domestic Adoption
  • Domestic Violence
  • Debt Collection
  • Garnishment Defense
  • IRS Audit Protection
  • IRS Collection Defense
  • Foreclosure
  • Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
  • Visa Extension
  • Naturalization
  • Deportation (Removal)
  • Uncontested Guardianship or Conservatorship
  • Elder Law for Parents
  • Insurance Law
  • Standard Business Incorporation
  • Social Security, Veteran’s Affairs & Medicare/Medicaid
  • Purchase of Primary & Secondary Residence
  • Sale of Primary & Secondary Residence
  • Refinancing of Primary & Secondary Residence
  • Attorney Attendance at Closing
  • Review and/or Preparation of Purchase Agreement, Mortgage, and Deed
  • Moving Traffic Violations
  • First Offense DUI
  • License Revocation & Suspension
  • All other pre-existing or non-covered issues – 33% discounted fees (except excluded issues)

Total Wellness Suite

Included with Family Defender™

Financial Wellness Suite
  • Personalized financial insights and tools
  • Private 3–5 minute financial evaluation
  • Access to certified financial experts
Tax Coaching & Preparation
  • Telephone consultations for tax-related concerns
  • Tax preparation at a reduced rate of $195
  • Complimentary review of previous year’s return
Member Resources
  • Online Member Portal for access to important plan information
  • On-the-go access and support through the mobile app
  • Legal Document Library & DIY Forms
    • Access to 10,000+ state-specific legal articles and documents, including wills, POAs, bills of sale, and more.
Perks Program
  • Enjoy perks, rewards, and discounts on 1,000s of brands you love in a variety of categories, including, but not limited to: Travel • Entertainment • Restaurants • Tickets • Electronics • Health & Wellness • Beauty & Spa
Identity Theft Restoration Program
  • Creditor and bureau notification
  • Credit file review
  • Dedicated case management until resolution

How To Enroll

Enrollment takes place 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.

*Contested: subject to 20-hour limitation. / **First $2,000 exempt from fee.

Attorney’s fees are paid in full for all covered legal matters when you utilize a Network Attorney. Receive a 33% 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.