Protect your rights or get the help you need, without a lawyer.
Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 5 resources
Replace IDs, Checks, Cards, and Other & Things Financial
(Separate Website)
Tips and links to help you replace financial documents.
By: FDIC
Banking Issues
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers for hurricane-affected bank customers.
By: University of Mississippi School of Law
Get a New Social Security Card
(Separate Website)
Replacement cards, report lost or stolen cards or numbers, find local SSA offices, what to do if someone misuses your number.
By: Social Security Administration
Hurricane Katrina Helping Handbook 168 page handbook for individuals, families and small businesses.
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
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