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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

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/documents, including wills, POAs, bills of sale, and more.
Legalia AI
  • Legalia AI provides 24/7 personalized responses to legal and policy questions as well as clear next steps based on your legal needs. Not just a generic chatbot, Legalia is built specifically to your plan and location and is backed by a network of attorneys for when you need them. Click here to learn more!
Identity Theft Restoration Program
  • Creditor and bureau notification
  • Credit file review
  • Dedicated case management until resolution
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
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

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.