“[family law court] is radically different than anything you thought you knew about [the justice system] … it can go on for years. It can bankrupt people,” she explains. “Once people are through these experiences, it’s just such a dark chapter of their lives that they don’t want to go back there.” Her insights shed light on the deep emotional and financial toll the system imposes on the people who have to navigate it, especially low-income individuals, and why organizations like the Buhai Center play such an important role in shedding light on these issues.
By choosing the Buhai Center as your cy pres beneficiary, courts and donors will make an immediate, direct investment in the safety and stability of low-income survivors of domestic violence and other individuals facing family law crises.
The future of CSBG is uncertain. Earlier this year, it was cut from the federal budget, and now Congress is debating its fate for 2026.
For the Buhai Center, this funding is essential. Without it, we face a growing budget deficit that threatens our ability to serve Angelenos who have nowhere else to turn. Across the country, agencies that families rely on are facing the same challenge
Dignity. Empowerment. Service. These are the values that drive the mission of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. OUR MISSION To ensure meaningful access to justice in the family law courts by providing free legal services, education, and advocacy for low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Our work empowers our clients to protect themselves
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We are pleased to announce that Noquomas Wilson has joined our team as Director of Administration! In this role, Noquomas will oversee all administrative aspects of finance, human resources, technology, and operations of the organization, as well as government grant management and compliance. Noquomas holds a B.A. in Mass Communication with a minor in Marketing
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