Grandparent scams happen when a scammer targets an older victim. The scammer often poses as a grandchild who’s in trouble and needs money immediately. The scammer will call and say something like, “Grandma – I’m stuck in Mexico and need $1000 to get back home” or “Grandpa – I’ve been arrested and need $500 for
The fundamental right of “justice for all” is at risk for millions of Americans. As funding for legal aid programs decreases and the need for civil legal aid increases, access to free legal assistance is becoming increasingly scarce. At Three Rivers Legal Services, we believe that access to legal assistance is a key component of
UPDATE JAN 15: Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Tool Is Closed and will not be available for other payments including the second Economic Impact Payment or the Recovery Rebate Credit. Economic Impact Payments were an advance payment of the Recovery Rebate Credit. You may be eligible to claim the credit by filing a 2020 1040 or
https://youtu.be/w3MRmDowrN8 ¿Qué es la Moratoria de Desalojo Domiciliario del CDC? El 4 de Septiembre de 2020, el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (“CDC” por sus siglas en inglés) emitió una moratoria sobre los desalojos domiciliarios en todo el país para detener la propagación del COVID-19. La moratoria aplica al estado de Florida. A diferencia
UPDATE: The CDC Moratorium has expired and any extension has been blocked by the Supreme Court What was the CDC Eviction Moratorium? On September 4, 2020, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a moratorium on evictions nationwide to stop the spread of COVID-19. The moratorium applies in Florida. Unlike other moratoriums, the
https://youtu.be/dPtTRM_qPTk WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the deadline to register for an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) is now November 21, 2020. This new date will provide an additional five weeks beyond the original deadline. The IRS urges people who don't typically file a tax return – and haven't received an Economic
The IRS has announced important deadlines for people who still have not received their stimulus check payment or who received a stimulus payment that did not include $500 per dependent child. If you miss the deadlines below, you will have to file your 2020 federal income tax return to claim the economic impact payment credit.
“The latest order is limiting who is covered and it’s basically a green light to the court,” said Natalie Maxwell, the director of advocacy and litigation at Three Rivers Legal Services, which offers free representation to low-income residents in North Florida. “The unfortunate part is I don’t think this order clarifies for renters if they
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until Sept. 1, via an executive order signed Wednesday. The moratorium was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday. The order was publicly announced shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday. In addition to extending the deadline, the order included
We are delighted to announce that Avery Vinson has been accepted for a Fellowship with Equal Justice Works, and will be joining us here at the Gainesville office of Three Rivers as the new Elder Justice Fellow. She will be assisting senior clients who have experienced abuse, exploitation, or other criminal conduct. Avery comes to
