Divorce
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About 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. Read More
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Community Property: What is mine? What is yours?
Explains separate and community property, marriage contracts and debts. Content Detail
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Covenant Marriage in Louisiana
Brochure adapted from resource by the Pro Bono Project Read More
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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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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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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. Read More
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Louisiana Laws on Community Property and Covenant Marriage
Information about Covenant Marriage in Louisiana, from the Louisiana Secretary of State. There is also a brochure adapted from an item created by the Pro Bono Project. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Please take our automated forms survey.
Here is a survey that will help us make our automated court forms better. Please take a moment to fill out the survey. The survey does not ask you to identify yourself or ask for any personal information. 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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21st Judicial District Court 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. The browser called Internet Explorer works best with this online program. Read More
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About the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act
Rights of former military spouses under federal law. Content Detail
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Coming of Age in Louisiana -- Road Map to Adulthood
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. Content Detail
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Domestic Violence and Divorce
Information about domestic violence and information how to help from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and other organizations. Read More
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