Child Support
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more. Content Detail
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Asking a Court to Modify Child Support: Basic Information and Online Form
Here is an information guide, which includes a link to a computer program you can use to create a court form for modification of child support. The guide is called a "LibGuide" (short for Library Guide or Librarian Guide) because it can also help librarians help other people. The LibGuide has general information plus a link to a computer program a person can use to create a court form to ask for modification of child support. Content Detail
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Caring for a Relative's Child: The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (frequently asked questions).
The Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) gives monthly cash to eligible people taking care of children who are related, but not their own. You can also listen to a sound recording of this resource. Read More
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Child Custody and Support
Basic questions and answers about child support. This information does not replace advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Content Detail
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Child Support Enforcement in Louisiana
This tells you what the state does to decide paternity, locate non-custodial parents for child support, and get payments for children. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Divorce: Who Gets Custody? Who Pays Support?
Kinds of divorce in Louisiana, custody, child support, and visitation. Brochure created by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support in Louisiana
Find out when you can get child support, how, and how much. Read More
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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. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail
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Internet Sites for Legal Information
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana. Content Detail
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Paternity Issues -- Information from Child Support Enforcement Services
See this site for information about paternity issues related to child support. Content Detail
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Practical Advice on Family Legal Problems
This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including family-related problems such as divorce, custody, domestic abuse, and making wills. Content Detail
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Setting Guidelines for Child Support
Information about the issues involved in setting child support. This information does not replace advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in your state who knows the facts of your situation. Content Detail
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LousianaFreeLegalAnswers
Information from the American Bar Association & Louisiana State Bar Association about their site: http://la.freelegalanswers.org/ See if you qualify Answer a few questions to see if you qualify to use this service. Ask a question Ask our volunteer attorneys a specific question about your civil legal issue. Check your email You'll receive an email telling you when your question receives a response. Log back in See the response to your question; ask more questions. Read More
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