The Ford County Legal Self-Help Center is hosted by the public libraries located in Ford County. Please contact each library for their hours of operation. 

Getting a Divorce in Illinois  [Text Only Version]
Information about how you can get a divorce, including automated forms

Getting Child Support  [Text Only Version]
Explains the various ways in which you can get child support, along with the necessary forms and instructions

I Am Being Sued for $10,000 or Less  [Text Only Version]
Explains the process for responding to a lawsuit in small claims court in Illinois

My Landlord Is Trying to Evict Me  [Text Only Version]
Explains when your landlord can evict you and the steps that the landlord must take before you can be ordered to move out

Filing an Order of Protection for Domestic Violence  [Text Only Version]
Explains how to get an order of protection, includes court forms and instructions.

I Am Behind on My Mortgage Payments  [Text Only Version]
Information about your legal rights and options when facing possible foreclosure

Paxton Carnegie Library
254 S. Market Street
Paxton, IL 60957
217.379.3431

Moyer District Library
307 N. Sangamon Avenue
Gibson City, IL 60936
217.784.5343

Melvin Public Library
102 S. Center Street
Melvin, IL 60952
217.388.2421

Piper City Public Library District
39 W. Main Street
Piper City, IL 60959
815.686.9234
 

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