Ellen arrived at the Jackson County Courthouse feeling overwhelmed. A creditor was suing her for a debt she didn’t recognize, and she suspected her abusive ex-husband, Luis, had used her credit card without permission. Unsure how to defend herself, Ellen brought a police report documenting Luis’ abuse but didn’t know if it would help.
Then, she discovered Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Debt Relief Project table. The team quickly assessed her case, and an attorney agreed to represent her. In court, the attorney argued the debt was fraudulent, using Ellen’s evidence of Luis’ abuse to support her case.
The result? The lawsuit was dismissed, and the debt was removed from her credit report. With Legal Aid’s help, Ellen walked away debt-free and ready to rebuild her life.
