Self-Help Forms
Introduction
The Arkansas Legal Services Organization provides these forms as a service to low-income Arkansans and to assist overburdened Arkansas courts. These interactive forms are available for free to low-income Arkansans representing themselves in a civil court matter. Select the form you would like from the list below.
To use these interactive legal resources, select the type of form you are looking for from the list of forms below.
Important
It is always advisable to talk to a lawyer before proceeding in a court case on your own. Read our important warning.
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You will need Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Viewer on your computer to use these automated forms. Some automated resources are also available in PDF formats that can be printed out.
Forms
Answer by Defendant (to a lawsuit filed against you)
This self-help packet includes a personalized self-help legal pleading (an Answer) in response to a lawsuit filed against you. This packet also contains a personalized letter to the Court Clerk for filing purposes and personalized instructions.
This self-help packet includes a personalized self-help document containing a petition and order stating that the child has reached the age of majority and that the support order is terminated by operation of law.
Collection Agency Stop Contact Letter
This self-help packet includes a personalized self-help document containing a letter demanding that a Collection Agency no longer contact you.
This takes you to the Arkansas courts Website where it provides links and instructions for filling out cover sheets: civil, domestic relations, criminal, probate, juvenile dependency-neglect (DN) and familes in need of services (FINs), and juvenile deliquency (effective January 1, 2017).
Debt – Late Penalty Removal Request
This self-help packet includes a personalized self-help document containing a sample letter to a creditor requesting the removal of a late payment penalty.
Debt Validation Request to Collection Agency
This self-help packet can be used to dispute a debt with a collection agency (not the original creditor) and request validation of the debt.
Debt Validation Request to Original Creditor
This packet can be used to dispute a debt with the original creditor (not a collection agency) that has already been placed on your credit report.
An easy to use interactive form that will produce all the documents needed for a divorce lawsuit. You cannot use this form if you have children or expensive property.
Domestic Abuse – Order of Protection
Domestic Abuse – Order of Protection (Spanish)
This easy to use interactive form will generate the court documents needed to file for an Order of Protection.
Expungement (Sealing Criminal Records)
An easy to use interactive form that will produce all the documents needed to petition for expungement. You cannot use this form if you have been convicted with a felony and sent to the DOC or convicted of a sex crime.
An easy to use interactive form that will produce all the documents needed to petition for Guardianship of Minor (in uncontested cases).
Identity Theft – Letter Reporting ID Theft to Credit Bureau
Use this interactive interview to create a letter to a Credit Bureau, seeking investigation and removal from your credit report of items that are the result of identity theft.
Identity Theft – Letter to Creditor
Use this interactive interview to respond to someone collecting a bill that is in your name, but a bill you did not authorize, you will need a copy of the bill in hand when you start the interview.
Identity Theft – Letter to Debt Collector
Use this interactive interview to respond to a company or law firm that is a Debt Collector, or collecting a bill that is in your name but you did not authorize.
In Forma Pauperis (Waiver of Court and Service Fees)
An interactive form that will produce the three (3) documents needed to request a waiver of filing fees from the court.
An easy to use interactive form that will produce all the documents needed to petition for a name change with the court.
Power of Attorney for Minor (Spanish)
An easy to use interactive form that will produce a power of attorney for minor document that can be used for for a caregiver of a minor child that is not the custodial parent or legal guardian. This document may be particularly helpful when establishing residency for the child's school enrollment or to provide medical consent.
Revocation of Power of Attorney for Minor
An easy to use interactive form that will produce a revocation of a power of attorney for minor document.
This interactive form will generate a letter to give to a housing provider to request a reasonable accommodation or modification for a person with a disability.
Security Deposit Demand Letter
An easy to use interactive form that will produce a letter addressed to your previous landlord demanding the return of your security deposit.
This easy-to-use interactive form packet produces the documents that you need to complete Service by Mail or Personal Service and prove service to the judge.
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