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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Paying Back Credit Card Debt
This article provides information on what steps to take when paying back your credit card debt. This content is reproduced from the Federal Trade C... -
Payday Loans
This article contains information about payday loans. The material is excerpted from Payday Loans at the web site of the Federal Trade Commission. ... -
Debts and Deceased Relatives
This article, excerpted from material created by the Federal Trade Commission, tells how the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects su... -
Tax Liabilities at Death
This article tells you about what happens with taxes when a person dies. This article was written by the Legal Hotline for Texans at the Texas Lega... -
Handling an Estate
This article discusses some different methods for handling an estate in Texas. This includes Small Estates Affidavits, Affidavits of Heirship, Tran... -
Employment and Financial Resources During COVID-19
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About Bankruptcy and COVID-19
This article was written by Texas Legal Services Center. It was last updated on April 8, 2020. It also includes content written by Lone Star Legal ... -
COVID-19 Stimulus Check FAQs
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COVID-19 Small Business Loans and Other Resources
This article was written by Texas Legal Services Center and applies only to COVID-19 related SBA loans. -
Reasonable Accomodations at Work Due to COVID-19
The information on this website is not a substitute for, and does not replace the advice or representation of, a licensed attorney. Legal informati... -
Debt During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many people serious financial hardship. Learn how to minimize and deal with debt caused by COVID-19. -
Child Support and COVID-19
This article, written by TexasLawHelp, explains child support during the COVID-19 crisis. -
How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Family Law Case
The Texas Supreme Court has issued several emergency orders that affects all trial courts. -
Family Violence and COVID-19
This article was compiled by TexasLawHelp and was last updated on May 1, 2020. -
Health Resources for Uninsured Texans (COVID-19)
Here are some resources for uninsured Texans needing help with COVID-19 testing or treatment. -
Immigrant Rights and Healthcare Access During COVID-19
This is a FAQ for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other s... -
Information for Survivors of Sexual Assault During COVID-19
This article about resources for survivors of sexual assault during COVID-19 was written by Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA). ... -
Contracts and COVID-19
As governments, businesses, and individuals continue to take actions to manage the impact of COVID-19, it is likely that performance of contracts a... -
COVID-19 Resources for Texans (Non-Legal)
Here are some resources available to Texans affected by COVID-19. -
Child Visitation by Nonparents
This article about child visitation for nonparents was written by Texas Legal Services Center. -
How to Transfer a Bank Account After Death - Payable on Death Bank Accounts
With a payable-on-death bank account, a deceased person's money may be accessible to their heirs—without them having to go to court. -
Texas Rent Relief Program: Landlord Duties
Landlords who agree to participate in the Texas Rent Relief program have certain duties. -
Dividing Community Property After Your Divorce
This article discusses dividing community property after divorce. -
Divorce and Family Violence
This article tells you about getting divorced when there has been family violence. It was compiled from several different sources, including the Na... -
Financial Resources & Help When You Are Divorcing with a Low Income
This article tells you about resources for financial help when you are divorcing and you have a low income. -
Inventory and Appraisement of Property in a Divorce
This article provides an overview of the inventory and appraisement, which is a document that lets the court know what property needs to be divided... -
Marriage and Bankruptcy
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. -
Representing Yourself in a Divorce in Dallas
This article contains a guide with information and resources for people representing themselves in a divorce, with resources and information specif... -
Prenatal Legal Checkup
Texas Legal Services Center - Medical-Legal Partnerships has created a prenatal legal check up to help pregnant people in Texas. -
Consent to Medical Treatment by a Non-Parent
This article contains information on a way certain non-parents can be allowed to consent to medical treatment of a minor child. This article was de...