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• Bankruptcy Guided Assistant (Link)

  This Guided Assistant tool can help you understand the most common types of bankruptcy. It can also help you determine which type of bankruptcy you might need to file. This tool is not legal advice. This tool does not take the place of legal advice from a competent attorney licensed in your state and familiar with the law and facts of your legal issue. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Consumer Debt Problems and Debt Collection Lawsuit Responses (Article + Link)

  Learn about Law Help Interactive and how the program can help you create a response to a debt collection lawsuit. Follow the link to answer questions that are used to build a response that you can file in court. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Consumer Unit, with other stakeholders.

• Louisiana Court-Based Online Self-Help Centers (Guide)

  Representing yourself? A number of courts have websites with information to help you. Find out which courts have court-based online self-help centers. Read More

• Louisiana Small Claims Court: Basic Information and Online Forms for Louisiana Justice of the Peace Court (Info Guide)

  This information guide has a link to a computer program you can use to create some basic forms for small claims court in a Louisiana Justice of the Peace Court. The forms are only for small claims courts that are also Justice of the Peace Courts. The forms are not for small claims brought in a city court or other Louisiana state court. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• Motion for Extension of Time to Respond in a Louisiana Court (Article + Form)

  Information about filing a motion for an Extension of Time to Respond in a Louisiana Court. Includes a form you can fill out and use, and instructions about how to fill out that form. Remember, using the form does not mean that you will get an extension. The court may say no to you. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Preparing Your Small Claims Case (Brochure)

  See this brochure to learn more about small claims court and how to prepare for your case there. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Self Representation: How to Get Ready for Your Day in Court (Brochure)

  See this brochure to find out more about what happens in the courtroom, how to behave, and more. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Your Guide to Court (Link)

  If you are going to court on your own watch this presentation to learn the basics of how to conduct yourself correctly. Created by Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in collaboration with the Self-Represented Litigant Committee of the Louisiana District Judges Association and the Access to Justice Program of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: Collaboration with Court & Bar Partners.

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  Spanish / Español

• You Should Know: About Your Day in Court (Audio + Video)

  Tips about how to plan for your day in court, especially if you need to go alone without a lawyer. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)