…State Bar Association. A master’s degree in library science and family law experience (or other areas that are commonly needed by a self-represented litigant) are preferred….” [Link to article.]…
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Nine Things Pro Se (Self-represented) Litigants Need to Know
…is how some of them become really good pro se litigants who win their cases. (If you do your research and your record-keeping, many lawyers will be happy to help…
Why People Don’t Ask for Legal Help: It’s Not Just About Money
From the ABA Foundation: “Part of access to justice gap is that Americans don’t know when to seek legal help, says study,” Aug 8, 2014, by James Podgers: Link…
Federal Tax Forms and Free Tax Help in Oregon
…public primarily through participating post offices and libraries.” For Free Tax Help in Oregon: Libraries, Post Offices, Senior and Community Centers, etc. Many public librarians collect a lot of information…
Public Law Librarian Blog: “Legal Research is Easy”
…court forms, practice materials, and self–help resources. Sigh.) The blog author has fun writing the blog, is smart, funny, profane and profound, doesn’t sweat the small stuff, and is brutally…
Find Help With Student Debt without Digging a Deeper Hole
Please do your research before despairing, screaming, and especially before signing anything or saying anything to collection agencies. (Yikes). In the latter situation, the rule is, Say Nothing…
Oregon Legal Research Resources for Tenants and Landlords: The Facts of Life
…Referral Service: website and phone: 503-684-3763 2) Oregon Law Center, Tenant’s Hotline (more info at the Oregon Law Help website): 503-648-7723 3) Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT), Renter’s Rights Hotline:…
My Relative Passed Away. What do I do?
…titles: executor, estate administrator, or personal representative. Then we shared several resources to help understand probate. A good starting place is The Executor’s Guide by Nolo Press, a self–help…
Oregon Legal Separation Packet: Samples, Not Updated!!
Legal self–help is a bit of a crap-shoot unless you have official (i.e. court sanctioned and current) legal forms or the guiding hand of an attorney, but sometimes one…
Legal Forms: “LegalZoom Gets Nod from South Carolina Supreme Court”
…to protect the Bar Association’s members… at the expense of those needing help with a complicated legal system. One of the most contentious issues is on basic legal forms. Companies…
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