Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Going to court on your own? Video and Text
No lawyer? Try to find one if you can.
This item talks about some ways to find a lawyer.
If that does not work, click on the picture above to hear and see a presentation that talks about some things you should do if you have to handle your case on your own.
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By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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Getting a Divorce in Louisiana -- Video and text.
Information you need to know about getting a divorce in Louisiana. Click below to see and to hear the presentation.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
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Orleans Parish Civil District Court: Uncontested Divorce Forms and Instructions.
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.
21st Judicial District Court for the Parishes of Livingston, St. Helena and Tanigpahoa: Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
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.
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By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
22nd Judicial District Court for the Parishes of St. Tammany and Washington: Automated Uncontested Divorce Forms
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
How to Use the Computer Program to Create Forms Online: LawHelp Interactive Guide Read this guide before using the online computer program to create your court forms.
You will use LawHelp Interactive to create your online forms. LawHelp interactive is the new version of the site once called NPADO, or National Public Automated Documents Online.
You will also find a guide to using LawHelp Interactive.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website.
You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Custody and Visitation Rights for Grandparents in Louisiana
Want custody or visitation with grandchildren? Find out your rights.
Click below to hear and see the presentation, or you can read the text by clicking on the title above.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Words about papers in your civil court case.
You may come across some of these words in court. Click below to hear and see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Words about people in your civil court case.
Watch this presentation to find out about words you need to know. Click below to see and hear the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
Words about places in your civil court case.
Learn more about words you may come across in state courts in Louisiana. Click below to hear and to see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
Words about procedures in your civil court case
You may come across some of these words in court. Find out more -- click below to hear and to see the presentation.
This presentation was adapted from written materials prepared in conjunction with the Pro Se Subcommittee of the state bar's Access to Justice Committee.
Divorce: Who gets custody? Who pays support?
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Online basic information about divorce issues from the Louisiana State Bar Association.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish.
Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Lawyer Referral and Information
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Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Paternity -- Acknowledgement of Paternity Form
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See this online form from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. See also Frequently Asked Questions about Paternity, in the Family & Children section of www.lawhelp.org/la, under the area marked "Paternity."
By: Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Representing yourself in court -- your rights and responsibilities.
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Tips if you must handle your legal issue on your own -- without a lawyer.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Words you should know
See this list of words you may come across when dealing with your legal issue.
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