Free Divorce, Custody & Protective Order Lawyers in Tarrant and Johnson County, Texas

MJM provides free legal representation to survivors of domestic violence and to caregivers protecting abused children in Tarrant County and Johnson County, Texas.

Call 817-339-2407, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central Time), to find out if you qualify.

Am I eligible?

  • Your case is a family law case: a divorce, child custody case, or protective order.
  • Your case is in Tarrant County or Johnson County, Texas.
  • Your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. For example, the limit is $31,920 a year for a household of one (2026 guidelines).
If the case involves custody of a child, the child currently lives with you.

One of these applies to you: 

  • You have recently experienced domestic violence, or (underline “or”)
  • You are the caregiver of a child who recently experienced physical abuse or severe neglect.
Not sure if you qualify? Call us anyway. Our intake staff will walk through your situation with you.

Mission

Methodist Justice Ministry (MJM) advocates for the well-being of vulnerable families through free legal services, compassionate support, and community partnerships that break cycles of abuse and build stable futures.

Vision

MJM envisions communities strengthened by safe families, protected children, and accessible justice.

Values

Hope. Protection. Support.

Call 817-339-2407 for Services.

Methodist Justice Ministry is a nonprofit law firm that represents survivors of family violence and the protective caregivers of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Our attorneys specialize in family law, seeking protective orders, divorces, and custody orders in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.
If you need assistance, please call our office Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Se habla español.

"The Methodist Justice Ministry provides light and hope during difficult and dark times. Without their assistance, I would not have been able to legally protect my son and myself. They helped me when others turned me away, providing a way out when I thought there was none."

— MJM Client

MJM by the Numbers

1,586

Cases Filed

1,304

Survivors Represented

2,389

Children Protected

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