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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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Veterans Legal Advice Clinic
2PM-5PM • VirtualAttorneys Are available to discuss a variety of civil and administrative legal issues.Learn MoreMay23 -
Hunt County Legal Clinic
5PM-7PM • Wesley United Methodist ChurchThe legal Aid of Northwest Texas is beginning to open live intake clinics this month.Learn MoreMay23 -
Anderson County Eviction Clinic
11AM-2PM • Palestine Public LibraryHelping eligible tenants stay in their homes, keep eviction off their record, and apply for back rent / utility payments.Learn MoreMay24 -
Immigration Consultations
9AM-3PM • (713) 758-9280 • VirtualThis program offers weekly consultations on a variety of immigration issues by appointment.Learn MoreMay25 -
Dallas Bar Association Legal Line
4PM-8PM • VirtualVolunteer attorneys will answer legal questions at no cost from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays via a LegalLine clinic, sponsored by the Dallas Bar Associa...Learn MoreMay25 -
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Legal Clinic
8AM-8PM • VirtualThe Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program is hosting free legal virtual intake clinics.Learn MoreMay26