Forms & Self-Help Resources

Step-by-step forms and instructions to help adults legally change their name in Louisiana.

Start the divorce process in Louisiana when you have children and haven’t yet lived apart for 365 days.

Start a divorce in Louisiana before you've been living apart for 180 days if you and your spouse have no minor children.

Use this form to ask the court for an Article 103 Divorce if you have children, and have lived separate and apart from your spouse for at least 365 days.

Use this form to ask the court for an Article 103 Divorce if you have no children, and have lived separate and apart from your spouse for at least 180 days.

Use this form to tell the court your side of an eviction case.

Create legally compliant letters to notify your landlord about repairs and use Louisiana’s repair and deduct process.

Name someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you become unable to make them yourself.

Use this form to ask the court to delay filing fees if you can’t afford to pay them up-front.

State your wishes about life support in case you’re ever in a terminal condition and unable to speak for yourself.

Ask the court to reschedule a hearing or court date by filing a Motion for Continuance.

Ask the court for custody, visitation, or child support with this petition for legal parents in Louisiana.

Ask the court for a protective order against someone who has abused, threatened, stalked, or sexually assaulted you.

Give someone legal authority to act on your behalf with this Louisiana Power of Attorney form.

Temporarily give someone else the legal authority to care for your child and make important decisions.

Ask your landlord to return your security deposit or give you a written list explaining any deductions.

Ask the court to enforce a judgment if someone has violated a previous court order.

Ask the court to change a prior custody judgment when something important has changed.

Ask the court to change a child support order after a change in income, custody, or other major life events.

Apply for a new, corrected, or replacement Social Security card using this official federal form.