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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Health Care and Public Benefits During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening health outcomes and leading to more people applying for governmental assistance. -
Homeschooling in Texas
This article answers frequently asked questions about homeschooling for children in Texas. -
Coronavirus, Family Law, and School
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Travel During Periods of Visitation
This article discusses a parent’s ability to travel with their child, both within the United States (also known as domestic travel) and internation... -
Parents' Rights to Participate in Their Children's Education
This article answers questions about parental visitation rights at a child's school. -
Extracurriculars, School Activities, and Summer Camps
This article explains what parents should know about their child’s extracurricular and school activities, along with summer camps. -
Discrimination at Work
This article discusses different types of discrimination that may occur in your workplace. -
LGBTQ+ Advance Healthcare Planning
This article discusses advance healthcare planning for the LGBTQ+ community, including advance directives, medical power of attorney, durable power... -
LGBTQ+ Voting Rights Guide
This guide provides useful information regarding voting and the LGBTQ+ community. -
LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
This articles discusses LGBTQ+ family law issues, including assistive reproductive technology, adoption, and custody disputes. -
Same-Sex Parentage
Same-sex couples may have to take extra steps to establish the parent-child relationship. -
The Texas Public Information Act
This article discusses Texas’ Public Information Act (PIA), which gives you the right to access certain state government records that are public in... -
Anti-SLAPP Suits: Frequently Asked Questions
This article talks about the Texas Citizens Participation Act. It was written by Texas Legal Services Center. -
SLAPP Lawsuits and Texas Citizens Participation Act: Introduction
This article is an introduction to Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation ("SLAPP") lawsuits and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. ... -
Inherited Homes, Homestead Exemptions, and Property Taxes
If you have inherited your home and your home is your primary residence, you can qualify for a homestead exemption on the home as an “heir prope ... -
Sanctions and Attorney's Fees in SLAPP Cases
If you win your anti-SLAPP motion, the court might sanction the other party. -
(Divorce) Texas Supreme Court Approved Divorce Forms Kit: Agreed Divorce - No Children & No House or Land
This article tells you about getting a divorce when you and your spouse agree about the terms of the divorce, do not have any children together, a... -
Court Closures, Orders, Postponements, and Updated Procedures Due to COVID-19
This page contains information regarding Texas court orders, postponements, closures, and updates due to COVID-19. -
Statutes of Limitations in Civil Lawsuits
This article tells you about statutes of limitation in Texas. A statute of limitation is a deadline, according to the law, by which lawsuits must b... -
The IRS Child Tax Credit
This article explains the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit. -
Serving a Respondent Who Resides in Mexico
This article explains how you serve a family law respondent who lives in Mexico. -
Veterans' Pensions: Protect Your Money from Poachers
This article provides information on how veterans can protect their pensions from those who would try to scam veterans. It is from the Federal Trad... -
Military Discharge Characterization - Information and Answers
This article provides information and answers to common questions about appealing a military discharge characterization. -
Your Employment Rights During Disaster
Employee rights during and following a disaster -
Texas does not have legal separation. What options are there?
Texas does not have legal separation, so this article explains how to protect your legal rights when you are not, for whatever reason, ready to div... -
CPS Investigations
This article about CPS investigations was written by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. -
Coronavirus and Child Visitation
This article is an overview of child custody and visitation issues during the covid-19 crisis. -
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... -
Lease Termination: Ending Your Lease
This article talks about what happens when a lease ends or you break your lease. -
Renters' Rights and Disaster Relief
Tenant rights in and after a disaster