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District of Columbia Courts
(202) 737-4700 (see extensions:) Divorce clinic: ext. 3292; Custody clinic: ext. 3424
The District of Columbia Bar and D.C. Public Services Activities Corporation offer a free pro-se plus custody clinic and a free pro-se plus divorce clinic for persons wishing to represent themselves. Volunteer attorneys provide legal information and assistance. Handouts are available. Additional information can be obtained by calling the divorce or custody clinic.
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Law Help
Legal information and self-help forms for divorce, annulment, custody, visitation, child and spousal support, and other legal matters.
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Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc
Dover office: 302-734-8820; Wilmington office: 302-575-0408
Legal guide to divorce, separation, annulment, child support, custody, and general family law.
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Delaware State Courts
To determine if you are eligible for legal services, call the Legal Help Link at (302) 478-8850 in New Castle County and 1-888-225-0582 in Kent and Sussex Counties
Printable forms with instructions; overview of divorce and annulment; guide to legal services; guide to parent education; listing of parent education classes
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CT Law Help
1-800-453-3320
Self-help guides, court forms, videos, and other resources regarding divorce, child support, alimony, and other family issues.
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Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund
(860) 524-0601 in the Greater Hartford Area or toll-free at 1-800-479-2949
Learn more about the legal process; downloadable booklets on child support and alimony, child custody, visitation, court costs and fees, divorce, do-it-yourself divorce guide, restraining orders
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Colorado Legal Services
Legal guide to divorce, custody/parenting time, child support, grandparent’s rights, paternity, protection orders, name change, civil unions and common law marriages
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New Families New Future
Educational tools and resources for families transitioning through divorce; forms
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The Campaign for Justice
Kid, teen, and parent Guides to separation and divorce; online course on parenting after separation; court locator
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California Courts Self-Help for Divorce or Separation
Information on filing for divorce or legal separation; spousal/partner support; child custody and visitation; child support; property debt in a divorce; forms; live online reference (law librarian); California self-help and family law facilitator locations; quick links to lawyers and legal help
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Illinois Legal Aid
Legal self-help center, how-to explanations regarding legal processes, form library, live help chat
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Idaho Legal Aid Services
208-336-8980
Self-help forms, custody petition packet, overview of laws, legal tips, legal terms dictionary
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Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
O‘ahu 808.536.4302 Neighbor Islands 1.800.499.4302
Legal aid support services, brochures, and forms
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Legal Aid Network of Kentucky
Links to Kentucky four regional legal services programs, self-help forms, pro bono portal, general information about divorce, how to file a divorce on your own, how property and debts are divided, child support guidelines and modifications, custody, grandparent custody and visitation issues, legal separation
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Kansas Judicial Branch
785.296.2256
Self help information, Kansas child support guidelines, parenting plan, dispute resolution, parent ally program, forms
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Louisiana Law Help
Overview of laws regarding divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, forms, and law firm locator.
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Women’s Law Legal Assistance
Listing of legal assistance in Louisana, links to state and local programs, and a lawyer referral service
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Arkansas Legal Services Partnership
1-800-9 LAW AID (1-800-952-9243)
Free legal aid for low-income Arkansas residents, helpline, legal directory, legal library, pro bono portal, and free forms
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