How we help

Start with what is happening in your life.

You do not need to know the name of a legal process to begin. Choose a topic, put your questions into words, and explore a resource that fits.

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Home & housing

A place to begin with housing questions.

Organize the rental paperwork, letters, and important dates you already have. Explore independent housing and legal aid resources for questions about notices, living arrangements, or a dispute. We do not evaluate a tenancy or prepare a response for court.

A useful starting question

What has changed at home, and is there a date on a notice?

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Family & household

Prepare for a sensitive conversation.

Start with a brief, non-sensitive description of the information you are seeking. Public resources can explain where to look for family-related legal information. Advice about custody, separation, or safety needs should come from an appropriate professional.

A useful starting question

What question would you most like an independent provider to help you understand?

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Money & consumer concerns

Bring some order to a confusing situation.

Make a simple list of letters, agreements, statements, and prior communications. This helps you prepare for a conversation about a billing or consumer concern without sending account numbers through this website.

A useful starting question

What does the latest communication ask you to do?

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Getting connected to information

Find a resource you can approach directly.

Browse Wisconsin court self-help information and legal aid directories. Each outside organization sets its own scope and eligibility. A link from CGN does not create an appointment or a referral relationship.

A useful starting question

Are you looking for forms, general information, or a lawyer?

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Information has a role.
So does qualified advice.

CGN provides general legal-aid information and resource navigation. We do not provide legal advice, court representation, or attorney-client services.

We do not determine your rights, choose a legal strategy, represent you, or promise a result. Our links are a way to discover independent help, not a guarantee that a provider can take your matter.

Your next step

A question worth putting into words.

Use the request tool to organize a brief overview, then choose your next point of contact.

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