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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 County Veteran's Legal Clinic
1:30PM-4PM • (214) 748-1234 • Veterans Affairs Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Center (SCI)This Veterans Legal Clinic has resumed in person on the first Fridays of each month.Learn MoreJul01 -
Legal Line
5:30PM-7:30PM • VirtualSpeak with a volunteer attorney regarding family law, criminal matters, traffic problems, consumer issues, landlord/tenant issues, and employment law.Learn MoreJul05 -
Houston Bar Association Legal Line
8AM-5PM •The Houston Bar Association is holding virtual LegalLine sessions on the first and third Wednesdays of each monthLearn MoreJul06 -
Houston Bar Association Legal Line
8AM-5PM •The Houston Bar Association is holding virtual LegalLine sessions on the first and third Wednesdays of each monthLearn MoreJul06 -
Immigration Consultations
9AM-3PM • (713) 758-9280 • VirtualThis program offers weekly consultations on a variety of immigration issues by appointment.Learn MoreJul06 -
Immigration Consultations
9AM-3PM • (713) 758-9280 • VirtualThis program offers weekly consultations on a variety of immigration issues by appointment.Learn MoreJul06