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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 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 MoreAug17 -
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 MoreAug18 -
Reeves County Family Law Clinic
11AM-2PM • (432) 755-0914 • VirtualSpeak with a TLSC Attorney who can help you with family law matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreAug18 -
Plano Legal Clinic
6PM-9PM • (972) 542-9405 • Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchThe legal Aid of Northwest Texas is hosting live intake clinics this month.Learn MoreAug18 -
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
8AM-8PM • VirtualVeterans can speak with a volunteer attorney who can help you with civil legal matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreAug19 -
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program Legal Intake Clinic
5AM-7PM • (214) 243-2236 • Martin Luther King Jr. Community CenterDVAP Legal Clinic is open to any person who wants to receive free legal help from the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and must apply for assistance and meet o...Learn MoreAug23