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Current Issues
Informative resources for topical matters.
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Access Virtual Court ResourcesLearn More
Learn how to navigate virtual court and find a free kiosk near you.
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Evictions and COVID-Related IssuesLearn More
Legal resources to overcome problems stemming from COVID.
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Disaster Relief Information and ResourcesLearn More
Legal considerations when recovering from natural disasters.
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. -
I need an 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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#TVLaw Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
2PM-5PM • 254-710-4244 • Heart of Texas Veterans One StopSpeak with an attorney who can help you with general legal matters (non-criminal) at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreDec01 -
Pecos County Family Law Clinic
11AM-2PM • Fort Stockton Public LibrarySpeak with a TLSC attorney who can help you with family law matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreDec04 -
Ochiltree County Family Law Clinic
12PM-3PM • (806) 435-5801 • Perry Memorial LibrarySpeak with a TLSC attorney who can help you with family law matters at our monthly legal clinic.Learn MoreDec05 -
Austin LRS Legal Line
5:30PM-7:30PM • (512) 472-8303 • VirtualSpeak with a volunteer attorney regarding family law, criminal matters, traffic problems, consumer issues, landlord/tenant issues, and employment law.Learn MoreDec05 -
Vernon Legal Clinic
11AM-3PM • (940) 217-2519 • Wilbarger Auditorium, Westerner RoomFree legal advice on civil matters for qualified applicants.Learn MoreDec06 -
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 MoreDec06