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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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. -
Texas Free WiFi Map
Map of free WiFi hotspots in Texas. -
Safe Child Visitation Without Court Orders
This article discusses possible actions to take when you (1) worry about a child's safety with the other parent, and (2) have no court orders about... -
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. -
Guests, Tenants, and in Between: When There Is No Lease
This article explains what can happen when there is no formal residential lease agreement in a roommate, family, or similar situation. -
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Discrimination at School
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex, including based on sex stereotypes, in education programs and ac... -
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. -
Veterans and Psychiatric Advance Directives
Video: Veterans and Psychiatric Advance Directives -
Domestic Violence's Impact on Child Visitation Rights
How family violence can affect visitation -
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. -
Amended Petitions in Family Law Cases
Sometimes, you may need to go back and change something in your starting documents in family law cases. -
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. -
Home Repair Scams - Disaster Relief
Identify and avoid home repair scams. -
Client-Attorney Dispute Resolution Program
This article explains the purpose of the Client-Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP).