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Self Help Legal Resources

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Representing yourself in court should not be taken lightly, and there are many reasons why hiring an attorney is a good idea. We suggest that even if you use forms provided that you still talk to an attorney before submitting the forms to a court to get the best result possible. The Indiana Bar Foundation has a wide variety of forms available on their website for a wider number of legal issues. The website it available at: https://indianalegalhelp.org. Local forms are available below.

Help

Information concerning self-service legal resources are currently available at https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/. There is also a Rural County Legal Advice Hotline provided by the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society at (317) 635-9538. Additionally, there is a self-help legal kiosk located on the second floor of the courthouse where one can print out forms from https://indianalegalhelp.org/.

Tips for Self Represented Litigants Brochure

Brochure with a plethora of resources available for self-represented litigants.

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CHINS - Affidavit of Indigency

Affidavit of Indigency for Children in Need of Services Cases

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CHINS - Motion to Mediate

Motion for Facilitation in Children in Need of Services Cases

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Financial Declaration Form

Financial Declaration Form for use in Dissolution of Marriage Cases

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Verified Motion to Continue

Motion for Continuance of Hearing to have more time before a court hearing

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Verified Motion to Dismiss

Verified Motion to Dismiss for use when Plaintiff or Petitioner wishes to dismiss a matter without prejudice

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CIRCUIT CRIMINAL - Request for Appointment of Counsel and Affidavit of Financial Status

For requesting an attorney in a criminal case in Circuit Court

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