AVDA expands free legal aid for domestic abuse victims to Fort Bend County

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AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) has expanded its free legal aid for victims of domestic violence into Fort Bend County.

The organization serves clients by appointment at the United Way Fort Bend Center, 12300 Parc Crest Drive, Suite 140, Stafford, and the Fort Bend County Women's Center administration building, 501 E Hwy 90A, Richmond. To get assistance, call 281-207-2312 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or request help online.

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AVDA's legal team of Nelda Canales, paralegal, and Kusum Warsi, managing attorney, serves

Fort Bend clients seeking divorce, child support, child custody, and protective orders. The team speaks Spanish, Hindi and Urdu, in addition to English.

In addition to proving free legal advice, AVDA provides crisis intervention, advocacy and support; safety planning and referrals; and funds for education and training. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1980 by the National Council of Jewish Women in Greater Houston.