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Family DefenderÂŪ
Member, Spouse/Partner, and unmarried dependents up to age 26 are covered for all their personal legal needs.
Say 'No' to Expensive Attorney Fees With the Family DefenderÂŪ
Covered legal services include, but are not limited to:
- Plaintiff or Defendant
- Administrative Hearings
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
- Small Claims
- Name Change
- Civil Injunctions
- Landlord/Tenant Matters as Tenant
- Uncontested Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Annulments
- Spousal Support
- Paternity Action
- Child Support/Custody
- Post-Decree Enforcement Action
- Post-Decree Modification Action
- Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets
- Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
- Domestic Adoption
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Law Matters
- Visa Extension
- Naturalization
- Deportation (Removal)
- Moving Traffic Violations
- First Offense DUI
- License Revocation & Suspension
- Review and/or Preparation of Purchase Agreement, Mortgage, and Deed
- Purchase of Primary & Secondary Residence
- Sale of Primary & Secondary Residence
- Refinancing of Primary & Secondary Residence
- Attorney Attendance at Closing
- Real Estate Disputes
- Neighbor Disputes
- QDRO – $400 flat rate discounted fee paid by Member
- All other Non-Covered Matters – 33 1â3 % discounted fees
- Online Legal Library
- DIY Legal Documents
- 24/7 Emergency Line
- Identity Theft Restoration Program
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Coaching
- Discounted Tax Return Preparation
- Mobile App
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Juvenile Defense
- Habeas Corpus
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
- Living Will
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills & Testamentary Trusts for Minors
- Codicils
- Estate Administration/Probate
- Guardianship or Conservatorship
- Debt Collection
- Garnishment Defense
- IRS Audit Protection
- Foreclosure
- Limiting Creditor Harassment
- Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
- Consumer Protection Matters
- Personal Property Protection
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
- Personal Injury
- Auto Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Medical Malpractice
- Demand Letters
- Quit Claim Deeds
- Personal Affidavit
- Promissory Note
- Bill of Sale
- Personal Contract
- Lease Agreement
- Insurance Law
- Standard Business Incorporation
*Contested matters subject to 12-hour limitation, discount thereafter.
**First $1,000 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.
- No Deductibles
- No Co-Pays
- No Claim Forms
Financial Wellness Suite
Benefit offered to Family Defender Members
Now powered by
Best Money Moves is an award-winning financial wellness platform that works with your legal plan to help you make better decisions about your money.
Your personal Money Coach works directly with you on the following:
- Personal Tax Return Preparation (State and Federal tax form preparation for $195)
- Unlimited telephone and email advice and consultation on federal tax matters
- Free review of your prior yearâs tax return
- Professional, unbiased, confidential, trustworthy
- Certified experts in budgeting, debt management, financial planning, and more
- No sales environment – focus on helping you with financial goals, challenges, and life events
- Help increase savings, lower debts, improve credit, and decrease financial stress
- Telephonic consultations to save you time and money
- 3-5 minute comprehensive financial wellness assessment
- Book a telephone or Zoom meeting with a financial professional to review your assessment, questions and concerns
- Review tailored education based on your individual assessment plus, group webinars hosted and other educational opportunities
- Financial planning resources for major life events including, income, investment, tax, healthcare, legacy and estate, and retirement planning
- 1,000+ pieces of written and video content
- Interactive journeys, tools and calculators
- Budgeting module that helps you set savings goals
- Webinars with money experts let you ask your questions
Your Financial Wellness Suite Dashboard
The Best Money Moves interactive dashboard makes it easier than ever to help you on your journey to financial freedom.
- Easily access with single sign on (SSO) through your USL Member Portal
- Confidential online interaction with your Financial Crisis Manager
- Privacy Promise – personal information is NEVER shared or sold
- Track your financial well-being score over time and review personalized content, resources, and tools based on your unique interactions within the dashboard
How To Use Your Legal Services Membership
To use your legal benefit, call the Member Care Team at 800-356-LAWS. The Member Care Representative will verify your Member ID and ascertain a brief description of your legal matter in order to assign the appropriate attorney to service your legal need. The Representative will provide you with the name and phone number of the requested attorney for you to set up an appointment at your convenience. Follow up calls will be conducted to ensure contact with the attorney has been made and that no further assistance is required. You may also refer to the Welcome Letter you received when you enrolled, typically by email, for further instructions on how to use your plan, as well as your Member ID number and U.S. Legal contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consultation, preventative law, legal advice, correspondence and negotiations are provided without limitation at the Plan Attorneyâs office. Some limitations and exclusions may apply to some determined benefits. Refer to your policy certificate for specific coverage descriptions.
Yes, the Plan offers representation for defense of most criminal and civil matters. If a trial is involved, you will be responsible for court costs, filing fees and other incidental fees mandated by the state.
The Plan includes the provision of legal services for all non-criminal, moving traffic violations.
Attorneyâs fees are covered for all covered legal matters within the policy limitations. You will be responsible for any costs, filing fees or fines imposed by the court. Costs are not services that the attorney provides.
Yes, the low monthly rate covers the associate, their spouse, and all eligible dependent children.
U.S. Legal contracts with attorneys, both locally and nationwide, to handle all legal matters for members who participate in the Plan. Members have the option of choosing a network attorney that best suits their needs, however, we encourage members to contact our trained team to ascertain the information and assist in the attorney assignment. A directory of Network Attorneys will be available in your online Member Portal.
Yes. U.S. Legal offers out-of-network reimbursement on covered legal matters. We will also make best efforts to recruit the attorney so that associates can receive maximum benefit.
Family DefenderÂŪ
$14.75 per employee per month
The questions and answers above are for information purposes only. Any conflict between the questions and answers section and the terms of the membership agreement will be governed by the terms of the membership agreement.
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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- 8133 Baymeadow Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- info@uslegalservices.net
- (800) 356-LAWS (5297)
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