Lacon Public Library

The Marshall County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Marshall County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures.

Address

205 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm-7:00 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Printers
Scanners

Notes

  • Printing: $0.10 per page
  • Scanning: free
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Website navigator
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

Common legal issues

Suing someone for $10,000 or less
Lists items that a person can and cannot sue for in small claims court.
Being sued for $10,000 or less
Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.
Starting a case to change the name of an adult
Steps to get an adult name change in Illinois, from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
Getting a divorce
Explains the divorce process, including the difference between contested and uncontested divorce. Also describes how you qualify and what you can expect during the process.
Next steps after a spouse files for divorce
Options to consider if you get divorce papers.