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Current Issues
Informative resources for topical matters.
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Evictions and COVID-Related IssuesLearn More
Legal resources to overcome problems stemming from COVID-19.
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Disaster Relief Information and ResourcesLearn More
Legal considerations when recovering from natural disasters.
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Property Exempt from CreditorsLearn More
What property is protected and how to recover exempt property that has been taken.
Common Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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I need a divorce. We have children under 18.
Divorce
How to get a divorce when you and your spouse have children younger than 18 (or still in high school). -
I need a divorce. We do not have minor children.
Divorce
A guide for getting a divorce when you and your spouse do not have children together who are younger than 18 (or still in high school). -
I need a protective order.
Protective Orders
How to ask the court for protection from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. -
I want to change my name.
Name Change
How to file for a name change in Texas if you are 18 years or older and want to legally change your name. -
Occupational Driver’s License
Occupational Driver’s License
Ask for a special restricted license that lets you drive a noncommercial vehicle for work, school, or to perform essential household duties. -
I need to change a custody, visitation, or support order (Modification).
Child Custody & Visitation
This guide tells you how to modify an existing custody, visitation, child support, and medical/dental support order.
Upcoming Legal Events & Clinics
Discuss a legal issue one-on-one at a clinic hosted by a reliable nonprofit partner. Most clinics offer virtual appointments in order to maintain COVID-19 safety protocol.
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Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Virtual Legal Intake Clinic
8AM-8PM • VirtualThe Virtual Legal Clinic is for any person who wants to receive free legal help from the Dallas, Volunteer Attorney Program must apply for assistance and meet o...Learn MoreSep29 -
Harris and surrounding Counties Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic
1PM-5PM • (713) 228-0735 • VirtualReceive legal advice from a pro bono attorney at our weekly legal advice clinic.Learn MoreSep30 -
Harris and surrounding Counties Veterans Legal Advice Line Clinic
1PM-4PM • (713) 228-0735 • VirtualReceive free legal advice from an attorney at our weekly Veterans Clinic.Learn MoreSep30 -
Pecos County Family Law Clinic
11AM-2PM • VirtualSpeak with a TLSC Attorney who can help you with family law matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreOct03 -
Justice for Older Adults at Deep East Texas Resource Center
10:30AM-1:30PM • (936) 560-1455 Ext.1574 • Deep East Texas Resource Center (DETRC)Lone Star Legal Aid- Justice for Older Adults staff will be available to meet in person with persons age 60 and over on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at...Learn MoreOct04 -
Ochiltree County Family Law Clinic
12PM-3PM • (806) 435-5801 • VirtualSpeak with a TLSC Attorney who can help you with family law matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreOct04