Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Domestic Violence: Protective Orders FAQs from the Louisiana Protective Order Registry
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about protective orders and other information about preventing domestic violence. See the Self Help tab for a link to the Louisiana Protective Order Registry, which has forms.
By: Louisiana Protective Order Registry
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)
Coming of Age in Louisiana -- Road Map to Adulthood
(Separate Website)
What happens as you turn 18? Find out about what rights and responsibilities you have when it comes to voting, marriage, military service, driving, jury duty and much more.
By: State Bar of Louisiana
Domestic Violence: A Victim's Legal Rights
Abused or victimized by a family member or partner? Your legal rights in Louisiana. Also practical advice. You can also listen to a recording of this item.
By: Acadiana Legal Services Corporation
Other Formats:
PPT File
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Spanish / Español
Foster Care -- An Introduction
(Separate Website)
See this video about foster care in Louisiana, from the Children's Law Committtee of the 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
(Separate Website)
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
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
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
Lo que usted debe saber acerca de la custodia/What you should know about custody
Preguntas y respuestas con respecto a custodia.
By: Corporacion de Servicios Jurídicos de Acadiana
Military Issues -- National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
(Separate Website)
Information about abuse issues and the military, including information about the DOD Safe Helpline.
By: National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
NINELINE: Crisis Counseling for Homeless Kids
(Separate Website)
Here is information about Covenant House's crisis counseling hotline for homeless youth: 800-999-9999. From their website:
"NINELINE (800-999-9999) is a free, confidential crisis hotline that operates 365 days a year, 2pm-midnight across all time zones. Acercatel (01-800-110-1010) our telephone hotline in Mexico is also available to homeless kids struggling to survive.
NINELINE is also available on the Internet at www.NINELINE.org. Here, young people can submit questions via e-mail or participate in forum conversations monitored by NINELINE counselors."
By: Covenant House
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL)
(Separate Website)
PCAL's mission is prevention of child abuse and neglect. The organization sponsors the KIDLINE hotline (1-800-CHILDREN).
From PCAL's site: "anonymous, toll-free, statewide telephone service offering crisis intervention, support, parenting information and referrals to community resources within the state of Louisiana."
By: PCAL
What you should know about custody
Questions and answers about custody issues.
By: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
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Spanish / Español
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Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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