Helena Self-Help Law Center

04/28/2021

Small claims court is a quick, inexpensive and informal way to resolve disputes over small amounts of personal property or money. Juries and lawyers are not necessary. Small claims cases are handled in justice courts, in accordance with Title 25, Chapter 35 of the Montana Code Annotated.

04/14/2021

03/30/2021

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03/22/2021

A free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income families. Click here to find a tax filing center near you, for a list of volunteer opportunities, or to file your tax online today.

03/16/2021

Did you know that most Americans are eligible to file their taxes for free?
IRS Free File partners have a variety of options that might fit your situation. You can see the full list of free online offers at https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/.
To learn more, check out the Taxes section on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can't find what you're looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call Montana Legal Services Association's HelpLine at 1 (800) 666-6899.

03/08/2021

The Self-Help Law Center AmeriCorps member is participating in a training seminar March 8-12, and, as a result, will be responding to emails and calls sparingly throughout the week.

Thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,

State Law Library Self Help Center
215 N Sanders St,
Helena, MT 59601
Ph: (406)-444-9300

03/05/2021

We’re excited to announce the availability of remote Self Help Law Centers in 11 rural locations throughout Montana!
Court Help Connect is a free service through the Court Help Program in which individuals can video chat with a trained court staff person (Our AmeriCorps members). Court Help Connect can help people representing themselves in court with basic questions about filling out legal forms and the court process. Court Help Connect includes a laptop and printer so people can print out legal forms and other court documents.

If an individual needs legal advice, they can also apply for free legal help from MLSA in addition to using Court Help Connect.
You can find Court Help Connect at a courthouse or public library in:

Anaconda
Conrad
Dillon
Glasgow
Glendive
Hamilton
Harlowton
Havre
Lewiston
Miles City
Polson

All Court Help Connect host sites are practicing public health measures to protect patrons and staff, including sanitizing the stations after each use.
Call the State Law Library at 406-444-9300 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment with Court Help Connect.

02/05/2021

Do you know how to represent yourself at a remote hearing?

The court will let you know if your hearing is remote, and give you instructions for joining the hearing. If using video, download the app the court tells you to use ahead of time. Charge your computer or phone to 100%. Use headphones or earbuds if you can. That will free up your hands and improve sound quality. Email the clerk of court any evidence, like documents or pictures, before the hearing. You’ll still want to dress neatly. And wear soft solid colors. You can practice on the app the court tells you to use ahead of time to make sure that the sound and lighting is good, and that you feel as prepared as possible representing yourself.

To learn more, check out: https://www.montanalawhelp.org/resource/what-should-i-expect-during-a-remote-court-hearing-faq. If you can't find what you're looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1 (800) 666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

07/15/2020

Join today to learn how to file a Petition for a Dissolution of Marriage! Please share with anyone that needs this information.