Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Alzheimer's Services of Louisiana Legal Planning for Louisiana Residents See this brochure with information about legal planning and contact information for oganizations that provide legal and or other help.
By: Alzheimer's Services of Louisiana
Caring for a Relative's Child: The Kinship Care Subsidy Program.
The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) gives monthly cash to eligible people taking care of children who are related, but not their own. You can also listen to a sound recording of this resource.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Other Formats:
PPT File
Custody and Visitation Rights for Grandparents in Louisiana
Want custody or visitation with grandchildren? Find out your rights.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of SLLS)
Grandparent's guide to health insurance for children
(Separate Website)
How grandparents can get health assistance for children in their care.
By: Children's Defense Fund
Kinship Care -- Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
Information about the Kinship Care subsidy program from the state agency.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Kinship Care: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Support services, financial assistance and legal rights.
By: Child Welfare League of America
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
Living Will Declaration (separate website)
Here are links to information about living wills from the Louisiana Secretary of State and a living will declaration form. This information cannot take the place of the advice of an attorney, but it may help you.
By: Louisiana Secretary of State
Louisiana Laws on Child Safety Restraints
(Separate Website)
State government information about child safety restraints.
Non-Parental Visitation in Louisiana
Questions and answers about visitation rights if you are not a parent.
By: Louisiana Family Law Task Force
Raising Grandchildren in Louisiana Fact Sheet for Grandparents.
By: AARP
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