Informative Articles
Articles are often listed as part of a larger "Guide." This page allows you to explore individual articles by topic.
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Contract for Deed
This article tells you about contracts for deed. -
Manufactured Home Tenancies
This article discusses manufactured home tenancies and lease term agreements. -
Enforcing the Property Division in a Divorce
You can ask the court to enforce the property division ordered in your final decree if your ex-spouse is not following the court order. -
Paid Leave Due to COVID-19: The FFCRA
The expired Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) gave paid leave to many who were impacted by COVID-19. The act also reimbursed employer... -
The Texas Protective Order Registry: Monica’s Law
This article explains the Texas protective order registry. -
Flood Claims - Disaster Relief
This article explains flood insurance, including what it does and does not cover. -
What to Do If Your Attorney Dies, Disappears, Becomes Disabled or Is Suspended or Disbarred
This article explains how to protect your legal rights if your attorney dies, disappears, becomes disabled, or loses their license to practice law.... -
Home Buying: Avoiding Pitfalls and Scams
This article explains the roles of the parties involved in the home buying process and what to be aware of when signing paperwork. -
Juvenile Justice Records: Sealing and Restricted Access
This article provides information on access to, or expunction of, juvenile justice records in Texas. -
Parents' Rights to Participate in Their Children's Education
This article answers questions about parents' rights to participate in their children's education and school activities. -
LGBTQ+ Advance Healthcare Planning
This article discusses advance healthcare planning for the LGBTQ+ community. -
Law Enforcement, Child Safety, and Visitation Disagreements
This article explains what law enforcement might do if you call them about a child visitation disagreement in Texas. -
Your Employment Rights During Disaster
This article tells you about your rights as an employee during and after a disaster. -
Terminal Illness and Disability Benefits
This article explains the Compassionate Allowance Initiative, TERI cases, and presumptive disability. -
Lactation Breaks at Work
This article explains lactating parents' workday break rights. -
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity thieves can gather enough information to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Develop strategies to keep them at bay. -
Same-Sex Parentage
Same-sex couples may have to take extra steps to establish the parent-child relationship. -
Motion to Quash
A motion to quash asks the court to confirm that you don’t have to respond to a discovery request. -
Qualified Income Trusts
This article explains qualified income trusts (QITs) in Texas. -
Bed Bugs: Tenant's Rights
This article can tell you about dealing with bed bugs as a tenant. -
Insurance: Steps to Take After a Disaster
Filing insurance claims after a disaster. -
Automobile Accident: What to Know About Insurance
Learn the basics about automobile insurance. -
School Rights and Disaster Recovery
Student and education rights after a disaster. -
Coronavirus and Child Visitation
This article answers frequently asked questions about child custody and visitation issues and COVID-19. -
Travel During Periods of Visitation
This answers frequently asked questions a parent’s ability to travel with their child during visitation periods. -
Automobile Accident: Personal Injury Lawsuits
This article provides information on how to protect yourself if you are in an auto accident and you are being sued for property damage and/or perso... -
Manufactured Homes - Owners' Rights
This article explains your rights when renting a lot for your mobile home, like whether you can be evicted from your lot. -
Apportionment of the Veteran's Benefits to Dependents
This article explains when the VA may pay a portion of veterans' benefits to their dependents. -
How to Negotiate a Settlement with a Debt Collector
This article provides information on how to deal with a debt collector. -
What To Do If You Have a Consumer Complaint in Texas
This article provides information on steps to take if you have a consumer complaint.