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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
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Disaster Voucher Program (DVP)
(Separate Website)
Support resoruces for HUD-assisted families who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
By: Hano.org
Pro Se Insurance Claim Information
Information for filing a Pro Se Insurance Petition against your insurance company, for failure to pay hurricane damage claims.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Pro Se Insurance Petition Sample petition for filing a lawsuit against your insurance company for failure to pay hurricane damage claims.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Pro Se Insurance Petition with Pauper Sample petition for filing a lawsuit against your insurance company for failure to pay hurricane damage claims. Includes affidavit to waive court fees.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Other Formats:
WPD File
Release and Waiver of Liability by Home Demolition Workers A release and waiver of liabililty by volunteers who help you gut or demolish your home
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Other Formats:
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Louisiana Housing Financing Agency
(Separate Website)
This agency develops programs to help finance safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income Louisianans.
By: State of Louisiana
HUD Hurricane Katrina Resources
(Separate Website)
Gateway to HUD legal information and self-help resources.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Hurricane Katrina Helping Handbook 168 page handbook for individuals, families and small businesses.
By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
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