You are the attorney for one of the parents of one of the victims of the Columbine massacre. The parent's name is Jim. Jim's wife has fallen both physically and mentally ill since the incident. She is unable to work or care for their 4-year-old daughter. The daughter has exhibited many signs of childhood depression and is often sick. The father's job has been severely affected by his own grief and depression. He often has to call in sick to care for his wife and daughter.

He needs financial assistance to help pay medical bills and in- home- care for his wife and daughter. He has fallen behind in his mortgage payments and fears losing the house. He may lose his job. He has come to your law office to seek assistance.