Broward County Government
Say 'No' to Expensive Attorney Fees With the Family DefenderÂŪ
Covered services include, but are not limited to:
Family
DefenderÂŪ
Employees and their families – coverage stops when dependent child reaches age 26 – are covered for all their personal legal needs.
$7.73 per employee per pay period
How To Enroll
Enroll through your company Benefit Portal. Contact your Human Resources Department for more information.
No Deductibles
No Co-Pays
No Claim Forms
*Contested matters subject to 20-hour limitation, discount thereafter.Â
**First $1,000 exempt from fee. Subject to State and Federal Statutes
+Subject to 120-day waiting period
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.
Civil Litigation
- Plaintiff or Defendant
- Administrative Hearings
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
- Small Claims
- Name Change
- Civil Injunctions
- Landlord/Tenant Matters as Tenant
Family Law *
- 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
Other Family Law
- Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
- Domestic Adoption
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Law Matters
Immigration
- Visa Extension
- Naturalization
- Deportation (Removal)
Traffic Violations
- Moving Traffic Violations
- First Offense DUI
- License Revocation & Suspension
Criminal Law
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Juvenile Defense
- Habeas Corpus
Consumer-Seller Protection
- Consumer Protection Matters
- Personal Property Protection
- Trial Coverage up to $15,000
Contingency Matters**
- Personal Injury
- Auto Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Medical Malpractice
Document Preparation & Review
- Demand Letters
- Quit Claim Deeds
- Personal Affidavit
- Promissory Note
- Bill of Sale
- Personal Contract
- Lease Agreement
Real Estate Transactions
- Review and/or Preparation of Purchase
- Agreement, Mortgage, and Deed
- Purchase of Primary Residence
- Sale of Primary Residence
- Refinancing of Primary Residence
- Attorney Attendance at Closing
- Real Estate Disputes
- Neighbor Disputes
Estate Planning
- Living Will
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills & Testamentary Trusts for Minors
- Codicils
- Living Trusts (Revocable or Irrevocable)
- Estate Administration/Probate
- Uncontested Guardianship or Conservatorship
Financial Matters
- Debt Collection
- Garnishment Defense
- IRS Audit Protection
- Foreclosure
- Limiting Creditor Harassment
- Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
Other Legal Matters
- Insurance Law
- Standard Business Incorporation
Added Value Services
- Online Legal Library
- DIY Legal Documents
- 24/7 Emergency Line
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Coaching
- Discounted Tax Return Preparation
- Mobile App
- Identity Theft Restoration Program
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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