The Shelby County Legal Self-Help Center is hosted by the libraries located in Shelby County. For hours of operation, please contact each library. 

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

Changing Child Support Payments  [Text Only Version]
Explains how to raise or lower your child support payments and give you the forms and instructions you will need.

Suing Someone for $10,000 or Less  [Text Only Version]
Explains the process for suing in small claims court in Illinois

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 and includes court forms and instructions.

Shelbyville Public Library
154 N. Broadway
Shelbyville, IL  62565
217.774.4432
Shelbyville Public Library Website

Herrick Township Public Library
303 N. Broadway
Herrick, IL  62431
618.428.5223

Dry Point Township Library
1 Defend Drive
Cowden, IL  62482
217.783.2616
Dry Point Township Library Website

Moweaqua Public Library
600 N. Putnam Street
Moweaqua, IL  62550
217.768.4700
Moweaqua Public Library District

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