Do I qualify for
legal assistance?In order to qualify for legal aid, you must meet certain income requirements, have a North Dakota legal issue, and complete an application.
Who is LSND and what do we do?
Legal Services of North Dakota is a non-profit organization, providing legal assistance in a variety of matters to low income and elderly North Dakotans.
Legal Services of North Dakota is a grantee of the Legal Services Corporation and provides free legal assistance to low-income or elderly individuals. Legal Services of North Dakota does NOT charge clients for legal services. If you have received a request to pay for legal services or a notice to remit payment, please contact Legal Services of North Dakota directly and do NOT send payment.
Legal Services of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or age in the delivery of services.
Self Help Resources
Help, My Power Has Been Shut Off!
What Do I Do If My Utility Service is Shut Off? A utility controlled by the Public Service Commission (PSC) may shut off service if the customer is late in paying the bill. However, the customer must receive written notice before the utility service is shut off....
What is the Informed Health Care Consent Law?
This law allows another person to consent to health care for a minor patient or a patient who is determined by a physician, to be incapacitated and unable to make or communicate their own medical health care decisions. The following people are allowed to provide...
Health Care Directives in North Dakota
Under North Dakota law, a Health Care Directive (formerly called Health Care Powers of Attorney) is a document that legally helps family, friends, physicians, clergy, and others better understand what you want done when you are unable to communicate. It also allows...
Advice & Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Task Force Legal Issues and Referrals Legal issues for human trafficking victims often sound like a “yes” answer to one or more of the following questions: Are you scared for your immigration status? Do you need to make or update the custody arrangements for your...
Suicide Resources for Veterans
September is indeed a crucial time for raising awareness about suicide prevention, and it's important to address how specific groups, like Veterans, are particularly affected. The statistics are sobering, and it's vital to highlight resources available to help those...
MLP Success Story
The Background When a client approached LSND for assistance with a divorce and custody battle, the situation was multifaceted. The client, a parent of three children, youngest being a minor shared with the opposing party (OP), needed expert guidance on navigating the...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A Call to Action
As we approach October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are reminded of the impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and communities. Domestic violence is not only a personal tragedy, but a legal crisis that requires the involvement of the...
Pro Bono Summit
National Pro Bono Week is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that LSND and SBAND will be hosting an engaging event on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck! Join us for a dynamic day dedicated to...
Help! I Need Information On Medicare Supplemental Insurance
What Is Medicare Supplemental Insurance? Medicare provides some protection against the high cost of health care. However, it does not pay all of your healthcare costs. Therefore, people may need additional protection to supplement Medicare. If you are considering the...
Lifeline Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Other Crimes
What is Lifeline Support for Survivors? Lifeline Support for Survivors is a special program created to help people who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, and similar crimes. This program helps these survivors by providing them with phone and...
Indian Estate Planning
Estate planning is a process that may include the writing of a will, a gift deed, land consolidation, etc. and takes into account all your real, personal, and trust property. Estate planning allows you to come up with a plan on how your property will pass to others...
What is Eminent Domain?
What Is Eminent Domain? Eminent domain is the government’s right to take a person’s private property for public use. For example, the government may take a person’s private property for the purpose of flood protection. Does The Government Have To Pay Me To Take My...
Cyber Stalking: Protecting Yourself from Phone and Location Hacking
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, perpetrators of domestic violence increasingly exploit digital tools to exert control and surveillance over their victims. Phone and location hacking are common methods used to track and monitor victims,...
Adult Name Change
A court process is necessary to obtain an adult name change. Here is an overview of the process:Forms Needed For An Adult Name Change: 1. Notice of Petition For Name Change2. Petition for Name Change3. Affidavit of Petitioner4. Confidential Information Form5. Order...
Becoming a United States Citizen
Benefits Of Citizenship: • You cannot be removed (deported) from the U.S. for any reason.• You can get a U.S. Passport for traveling.• You can vote.• Your minor children born abroad who came to the U.S. with you will automatically become U.S. citizens by law.• You...
