Support Our Work

FACLC is a bona fide law firm that specializes in family law, with fulltime staff attorneys who go to court with clients. Last year, we helped over one thousand clients and their families; the number is growing and the cases are getting more complex.

In recent years, the type of client we see has been changing. More of our clients have complex legal issues, ranging from dividing pensions to custody issues in which one or both parents have substance abuse or mental health issues. In addition, the coordinated referral system at the Marin Justice Center advises clients with "simple" divorces to use the Legal Self-Help Center, leaving the more complex, time-consuming cases for our attorneys, and adding to our work load.

We expect to add staff to meet this growing need. But because our low fees cover only about 10% of our more than $600,000 annual budget, we rely on the continuing support of foundations, government agencies, the private sector and individuals to maintain our services.

Consider the dozens of domestic abuse victims we have enabled to live free of fear every year.

Consider the seven-year-old boy we brought home to his Dad after his mother abducted him to Canada.

Consider the abused and neglected children who now know the love and comfort of safe homes.

Consider the many more children and adults who'll need our help.

Consider donating to help the thousands of children and parents who need our help.

What your contribution can do

We use our money efficiently, providing effective legal help at a modest cost. These are some examples of what your contribution buys.

$500 allows our social worker to help an abused and neglected child feel safe and secure.

$750 allows a victim of domestic violence to obtain a domestic violence restraining order and peace of mind.

$1,000 provides a single parent with a child custody and support order for stability and security.

Give a Gift of Stock

If you own publicly traded stock, it may be more tax-wise to donate stock instead of cash. A gift of appreciated stock generally provides you a two-fold tax advantage. First, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock. Second, you receive a federal income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Contact your accountant, attorney or tax advisor for help with stock you may be considering donating to FACLC.

Make a Bequest or Planned Gift

You can designate FACLC as a beneficiary of your estate. Bequests to FACLC may include a variety of assets - cash, securities, real estate and other property. To ensure that your exact intentions are carried out, your estate planning documents should be prepared by, and with the advice of, your attorney.

FACLC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by the law.