This document is a collection of automated self-help forms from Legal Aid and other similar sources. Before using any of these forms, you should: Be sure to compile your documents and facts before applying. Our staff can best help you when the information you need is nearby. Make sure you have this information handy before you apply: helping low-income people meet their basic needs, removing barriers to justice with civil legal aid. Before we can help you, we need to find out if you are eligible for our office`s services. Due to limited resources, our staff is not able to assist you with all legal issues. Our services address issues that affect basic needs, such as housing, income, medical care and family safety. To view and print composite PDF forms, you need a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded for free from Adobe. NOTE: These online forms CANNOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. If you agree to the Terms of Use, you agree that you are a self-represented user or that you are a lawyer who assists a client without charging a fee.

Information and instructions What is this program? An admissions specialist will ask you questions to complete your application. You will be asked to provide financial information for each member of your household. You will also be asked other personal questions such as address, telephone number, marital status, age and housing status. Your personal data will not be shared with other organizations, agencies or law firms without your consent. If you qualify for free NMLA legal aid, we can: Note that not all computers are secure. If you use a computer shared by others, they may be able to discover that you have logged on to the Legal Aid Line website. If you are concerned that someone else will know that you have asked us for legal help, we ask that you find a secure computer or contact us by phone from a safe location. Can I save my answers if I need more information or need to work on them later? Applicants can start an online application form 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A member of our staff will call you by phone to complete the application started online. Be careful when entering your phone number online. We will not be able to reach you if we do not have your correct phone number.

Depending on the type of legal problem you have, you may be asked a lot of identifying information, as well as questions about household size, income, and wealth. If you have a “family law” legal problem, please read HERE before submitting an online application. Our lawyers must also avoid conflicts of interest arising from discussions with both parties in a dispute. We ask you for information about the person, company or agency you have a problem with to find out if there are any potential conflicts of interest. If you ask for help on behalf of someone else, we will decide if we can talk to you about the legal issue or if we need to speak directly to the person on whose behalf you are calling. This ensures that we avoid conflicts and receive sufficient information about the client and the legal issue. Request for non-custodial parental visits Create court forms to ask the court to enforce your access rights if you are not the non-custodial parent. If you are being abused and have questions about a legal issue, call our domestic violence counselling line. If you think you are in danger right now, call 911 immediately.

Guardianship of minors Create court forms to ask the court to be appointed guardian of a child (under 17 years of age). If we refuse to help you or if you are not satisfied with the legal assistance we provide, you can lodge a complaint. You can download the online application review form here. If free or low-cost legal services are not available in your situation, we will do our best to help you learn about other options that may be available. Curo Legal Help veterans identify legal needs and clear solutions. Customer service is provided by phone or mail. If ongoing legal representation is required, eligible applicants may be referred to another legal aid agency or volunteer lawyer program. If you are allowed to speak to a lawyer, they will ask you questions about your legal problem. Please have all papers or documents regarding your problem handy when we contact you.

It will also be useful if you have important information such as the names of the people involved in the problem and their addresses and phone numbers. Stateside Legal Tool Use it to learn more about your legal issues and where to find more information and help. Domestic Violence Protection Order Make court forms asking the court to order someone to stop harassing, harassing or abusing you. Please locate your nearest security center here www.ocadvsa.org/get-help/ or call the Oklahoma hotline at 800-522-7233 Stop or lower a garnishment If your paycheck or bank account is seized and you have Social Security or limited income, you may be able to get help. Read very carefully the information on who qualifies for a home exemption. You must file a request for a hearing with the court. This interactive interview will help you create the court forms and information you need to apply for a hearing. Don`t wait, this request for a hearing must be submitted within 5 days of your notice of attachment. After that, you can request a hearing, but you may have to pay an application fee. You will be asked to describe your legal problem or question in detail. Once we have all the necessary information, we can determine the best way to help you. Once our office has reviewed your online application, a client onboarding specialist will contact you.

Then, our office can provide you with information about your legal problem in the form of a brochure, provide you with legal advice over the phone, make an appointment with you or refer you to another organization for help.