Protect your rights or get the help you need, without a lawyer.
Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 12 resources
Read These First
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
(Separate Website)
The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a statewide network of battered women's programs, supportive organizations, and individuals who share the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
How to Get a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
A protective order is a court order to stop violence and harassment and to protect you and your family from an abuser. There is no fee to file for a protective order. Read this to find out how and where to get a protective order.
By: WomensLaw.org
Metropolitan Center for Women & Children
(Separate Website)
Metro staff and volunteers are trained in crisis intervention and can offer limited placement in emergency shelters and make appropriate referrals. Metro has a 24- hour line for emergency counseling and assistance.
For More Information, Read These
Handle your Domestic Violence Case in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
If you have to handle your own domestic violence case, try this web site. It gives the law, court forms, sheriff office location, and local shelters.
By: Women's Law Initiative
Getting Help with Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This site tells you ways to protect yourself, and to get other help. Includes plans for protecting yourself at home, at work, and online.
By: Family Violence Prevention Fund
Domestic Violence: Safety Tips for You and Your Family
(Separate Website)
2 page brochure with safety tips and national domestic violence hotline numbers.
By: American Bar Association and the Law in Public Service Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Other Formats:
PDF File
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
,
Japanese / 日本語
,
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Español
,
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Anti-Crime Tips for Seniors -- National Crime Prevention Council
(Separate Website)
Fight crime against seniors and find out how not to fall prey to criminals who target older people.
By: National Crime Prevention Council
Bossier Parish Clerk of Court -- Instructions and Forms for Protection from Abuse
(Separate Website)
The Bossier Parish Clerk of court offers information and forms to ask for a court order for protection from abuse. Be sure to see all of the information the court clerk has about this issue. The information is not a substitute for a lawyer's advice, but it may help you.
By: Bossier Parish Clerk of Court
Domestic Violence Programs in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
The Statewide toll free hotline number is:
1-888-411-1333.
Also see the link to a directory of domestic programs in different areas of Louisiana.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
How to Get a Court Order to Protect You and Other Information
(Separate Website)
Here is information about how to get a protetive order, plus other information about domestic violence and safety issues. The site includes worksheets and practical information about seeking court protection from domestic violence.
By: Louisiana Supreme Court
Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
(Separate Website)
Even though this site is mainly for attorneys and advocates, there is a section for survivors of domestic violence. The survivors section of the site has links to other useful Web sites also.
By: Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women
New Social Security Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims
(Separate Website)
Here is information from the Social Security Administration about getting a new Social Security number for victims of domestic violence.
By: Social Security Administration
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
LawHelp/LA Home
Intake Workers: Referrals
(Separate Website)
Choose Another Location
