Our client is a resident of Orleans Parish who came to us seeking custody of her young grandson. Her grandson has disabilities that make it difficult for him to communicate, walk, and eat; he takes special education classes and has many medical needs. The little boy’s mother passed away earlier this year, leaving our client, who is a single woman in her sixties, his closest living relative.
Volunteer Alex Domingue took on this case as his first ever pro bono assignment, just days after passing the bar. He first met with the client in October and has already successfully represented her at her custody hearing. The court granted the client full custody of her grandson, which will help the family in a wide variety of ways. The client can now add her grandson to her Section 8 voucher, secure much needed medical services for him, replace his lost Social Security card and act as the representative payee for his benefits, and advocate for Special Education services for him at his school.
Congratulations to our client and to our new volunteer, Alex!