A SELF-HELP RESOURCE CENTER
The 24th Judicial District Court offers a Self-Help Resource Center (SHRC) in partnership with the Pro Bono Project. SHRC is a place where you can find helpful information and services about your legal problem if you are not represented by an attorney. Legal information includes court forms and tools to help you complete these forms, answers to general questions about court process or procedure, and help preparing for your day in court.
Volunteers are ready to help you in whatever way they can. Their role is to provide you with information, not legal advice. They have been instructed not to answer questions if they do not know the answer and may refer you to other resources to assist you in getting the information you need. Virtual services are now available to meet the needs of self-represented litigants in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
DISCLAIMER
The Self-Help Resource Center (SHRC) provides resources to people who represent themselves in the 24th Judicial District Court. The information on this website is not intended as legal advice, but only a general guide to the court process. Talk to a lawyer, if possible, before taking legal action to learn about your legal rights and options. There is no attorney-client privilege or confidentiality of any information shared by a visitor and the Self-Help Resource Center. SHRC volunteers must remain neutral and may provide services to all parties in a case. SHRC volunteers are not responsible for the outcome of a case. The SHRC tries to keep this website up to date, but makes no guarantees about the accuracy of this information and is not responsible for any consequences that may result from its use. If you are unsure whether you should use information on this website, talk to a lawyer who is licensed to practice law in Louisiana. The Louisiana Judicial Branch makes no endorsement or warranty of quality of services by linking to an outside organization from this website.
For Domestic Violence matters, please click HERE.
SELF-HELP FORMS
GUIDED FORMS – PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP EXPERIENCE
103 Divorce (without children)
(DOWNLOAD THE BELOW FORMS TO FILL OUT CORRECTLY)
103 SRL Divorce (with children)
103 SRL Divorce (without children)
1702E Checklist
Acceptance of Service (with Children)
Acceptance of Service (without Children)
Custody Agreement (no hearing; requires other open case matter)
Establishing Custody
Modification of Custody Order
Rule to Modify Child Support
Joint Motion to Dismiss
Long Arm Affidavit
Motion and Order for Continuance
Rule For Contempt
Objection to Hearing Officers Recommendations
Motion to Reissue Service
Reissue Service – Prison Compliance
Private Process Motion and Order
Motion to Reset Hearing Before Domestic Commissioner
In Former Pauperis Application
Adult Name Change
Maiden Name Change
Minor Name Change
Paternity and Custody – Establish
Provisional Custody by Mandate
Rule to Show Cause
RESOURCES
Filing for Divorce Guide – Flow Chart
How to Establish Custody at the 24th JDC
3 WAYS TO ACCESS HELP
VIDEO
Visit www.probono-no.org to view videos on a variety of topics. Check out the ProBono Project social media resources for more self-help content.
PHONE
Call the ProBono Project at 504-881-1171 to speak with a Volunteer Court Navigator.
Volunteers are available from 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Friday.
Send an email to selfhelp@probono-no.org for a quick reply with resources and more.
This is a great resource for people who need help navigating the legal system. It’s good to know that there are volunteers ready to assist those who may not have access to legal representation. The disclaimer is also very clear about the limitations of the resource.
I highly doubt the effectiveness of this resource. Volunteers are not qualified to provide legal advice and may not be able to assist effectively. People should seek professional legal advice rather than relying on volunteers.