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Domestic Violence: Louisiana Protective Order Registry and Self-Help Forms
(Separate Website)
See the forms and instructions on the site of the Louisiana Protective Order Registry (LPOR). The link takes you to the LPOR page, which is part of the site for the Louisiana Supreme Court.
By: Louisiana Protective Order Registry
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Lawyer Referral Numbers
New Orleans area:
504-561-8828
Baton Rouge area:
225-344-9926
Lafayette area:
www.lafayettebar.org
Lake Charles area:
337-436-2914
Shreveport area:
www.shreveportbar.com
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
21st Judicial District Court for the Parishes of Livingston, St. Helena and Tanigpahoa: Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
(Separate Website)
These uncontested divorce forms and instructions are only for use in the 21st Judicial District Court for the Parishes of Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa. These forms are only for very low-income people with very simple cases with no issues regarding children or money and who satisfy other requirements. There are separate computer programs for men and for women filing for divorce.
The browser called Internet Explorer works best with this online program.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
22nd Judicial District Court for the Parishes of St. Tammany and Washington: Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
(Separate Website)
These uncontested divorce forms and instructions are only for use in the 22nd Judicial District Court for the Parishes of St. Tammany and Washington. These forms are only for very low-income people with very simple cases with no issues regarding children or money and who satisfy other requirements. There are separate computer programs for men and for women filing for divorce.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Help Line for Legal Information
Anyone with a legal problem in Louisiana is welcome to call the Louisiana Civil Justice Center (LCJC), the help line for legal information. The LCJC does not assist with criminal matters and some services require screening for financial eligibility. The phone number is (504) 355-0970 or (800) 310-7029, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By: Louisiana Civil Justice Center
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Louisiana Clerks of Court
(Separate Website)
Online resource for finding the Clerk of Court near you.
The clerks of court site may be offline sometimes, including when it is "under construction."
By: Louisiana Clerks of Court Association
Orleans Parish Civil District Court: Uncontested Divorce Forms and Instructions.
(Separate Website)
These uncontested divorce forms are only for use in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. These forms are only for very low-income people with very simple cases with no issues regarding children or money and who satisfy other requirements. There are separate computer programs for men and for women filing for divorce.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
St. Landry Parish Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic
Find out more here about the legal clinic of the St. Landry Parish Bar Association.
By: St. Landry Parish Bar Association
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