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Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Espaņol
Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
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.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Divorce
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Getting a Divorce in Louisiana
Information you need to know about getting a divorce in Louisiana.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Divorce and insurance
(Separate Website)
After a divorce, you will still want to make sure that your children have health insurance. Learn how you can keep them covered.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Community Property: What is mine? What is yours?
(Separate Website)
Explains separate and community property, marriage contracts and debts.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)
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Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act
(Separate Website)
Rights of former military spouses under federal law.
By: Defense Accounting and Finance Service
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Domestic Violence
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Domestic Violence: A Victim's Legal Rights
Abused or victimized by a family member or partner? Your legal rights in Louisiana. Also practical advice.
By: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Espaņol
Protective Orders FAQs
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about protective orders and other information about preventing domestic violence.
By: Louisiana Protective Order Registry
Help for Children Without A Parent's Care
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ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Child Welfare Services in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find out about adoption, protection from abuse and neglect, and foster care.
By: La. Department of Social Services
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Guide Legal information about custody, visitation, provisional custody by mandate, adoption, and other isssues that face grandparents. The guide also has a list of helpful contacts.
By: Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Espaņol
Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
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.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Questions and Answers About State ID Cards Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Hurricanes Gustav & Ike: Resources
Gustav -- Announcement for Disaster Food Stamp Program See this announcement about Hurricane Gustav and disaster food stamps.
Gustav -- Application for Disaster Food Stamps
Gustav -- Disability Access and Food Stamp Issues
(Separate Website)
See this information from the Advocacy Center about special issues facing disabled people applying for food stamps.
By: Advocacy Center
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