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• Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

  Links to federal, state, and local resources relating to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Know Your Rights: Can I be Evicted? (FAQs + Flyer)

  This resource has a flowchart to help you understand whether or not you can be evicted during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Tenants' Rights during COVID-19 (FAQs)

  This resource answers commonly asked questions about tenants' rights during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 (FAQs)

  This resource discusses changes to Unemployment Insurance Benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• You Should Know: Louisiana SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefits (Article + FAQs)

  This resource tells you about food stamps, how to apply, and the changes to Louisiana SNAP due to COVID-19. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• You Should Know: COVID-19 Stimulus Checks (Article + FAQs)

  This resource covers the $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus and qualifications for the program. Read More

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  CrescentCare

• Know Your Rights: Consumer Rights and Bankruptcy in the times of COVID-19 (FAQs)

  Common questions about consumer and bankruptcy court dates, lawsuits, and scams in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: COVID-19 and Legal Deadlines (FAQs)

  This resource provides information on legal deadlines that are affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Hotel Evictions (FAQs)

  This resource goes over eviction laws related to hotel room stays. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Low-Income Taxpayers (FAQs)

  This resource has information on filing 2019 state and federal taxes and what to do if you have a case in Tax Court. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Medicaid Cutoffs During the COVID Crisis (FAQs)

  This resource discusses how Medicaid and appeals are affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Social Security Benefits during COVID-19 (FAQs)

  This resource discusses how Social Security Disability and Retirement benefits and appeals are affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Self Help: Talking to your Landlord when you Can't Pay Rent (Script)

  This resource gives you guidance for asking your landlord to change your rent due date or amount, waive late fees, and/or agree not to evict you. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Shared Custody During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Article)

  This resource shares seven guidelines for parents who Are divorce/separated and sharing custody of children during the COVID19 pandemic. Read More

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  American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

• You Should Know: Avoiding Common Tax Scams during COVID-19 (Video)

  This video has an overview of common tax scams that are popping up during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)