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COVID-19 Legal Information and Resources

Important Message from Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

While ALSC remains committed to providing high-quality legal aid, we are also concerned about the health and safety of our clients, staff and communities we serve.  Accordingly, we are temporarily modifying how we deliver services to prevent the spread of COVID-19 where possible.

Effective immediately:

  • We are available to handle your legal needs but to reduce the spread of  COVID-19 we are limiting access to our offices by appointment only.  If an appointment is necessary, the person handling your case will schedule it with you.
  • The office phone lines are open and we are taking calls, or you can also visit our website at www.la-law.org/get-help/ for resources with legal problems.
  • All outreach and education presentations have been cancelled until further notice.
  • If you have NON COVID-19 issues in the areas of Housing, Small Succession, Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce or Unemployment Benefits visit www.la-law.org and complete the Legal Aid Module, relative to your issue, at the bottom of the home page.

We thank you for your cooperation during this public health emergency.

Office Phones

  • Alexandria Office – 318.443.7281
  • Lake Charles Office – 337.439.0377
  • Lafayette Office – 337.237.4320
  • Monroe Office – 318.699.0889
  • Natchitoches Office – 318.352.7220
  • Shreveport office – 318.222.7186

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

 

Legal Resources

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Highlights of the CARES Act

 

IRS Sends Second Round of Stimulus Payments.  On December 27, 2020, the fourth COVID-19 relief package was signed into law. The $900 billion relief package, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, was combined with a larger omnibus bill that included annual government funding for Fiscal Year 2021.

This relief package included a second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). The IRS began sending EIPs by direct deposits on December 29, and paper checks began to be mailed on December 30. Pre-paid debit cards (EIP Cards) have been mailed out in January. The IRS has planned to complete sending all payments by Friday, January 15, 2021. In this round, the payments are $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples, plus another $600 for each child under the age of 17, with the amounts phased out at higher income levels.  For more information click here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About the Second Federal Stimulus Payments

The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act was signed by President Trump to help provide financial stability and relief for individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. While the bill is very broad and addresses a number of areas and industries, and many of the specific details will still need to be analyzed, we believe the following are important to highlight for individuals and their families. CARES Act

Economic Impact Payments, IRS and other resources

Information on the Stimulus Checks from the IRS, https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

Coronavirus stimulus payment scams: What you need to know. 

How to get your COVID-19 economic impact payment if you receive social security.

A break down of the most common questions about the economic impact payments, including how much you’re eligible to receive and when you can expect to receive it. Click Here

I NEED MY MONEY FAST! Economic Stimulus Payments Tips

 

Business / Employment Information

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