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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Amended Petitions in Family Law Cases
Sometimes, you may need to go back and change something in your starting documents in family law cases. -
While Your Child is in DFPS Care During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Guide for Parents
This article has not been updated since April 22, 2020. -
The Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)
You can get the covid-19 vaccine even if you have a disability or need extra help, according to this video from Disability Rights Texas. -
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). -
Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC) Program
This article provides information on the Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program. -
Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Protections for Consumers
This article provides information on the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. -
Child Visitation by Nonparents
This article addresses whether nonparents get visitation to children who are not theirs. -
LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
This article discusses LGBTQ+ family law issues, including assistive reproductive technology, adoption, and custody disputes. -
Corporal Punishment
This short article addresses some corporal punishment questions. -
Facts about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Find out how to qualify and what the current requirements are regarding income, work, and resources. -
Texas Employment Death and Burial Benefits
This article explains Texas death and burial benefits that are available when an employee dies because of a work-related injury or illness. -
Family Medical Leave Act Protections
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legally protects your job when family and medical reasons require you to take time off. -
Disaster Resource Manual: Introduction
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Same-Sex Divorce in Texas
This article addresses same-sex divorce in Texas. -
Executory Contracts and Lease-to-Own Real Estate
Buying a home through a long-term rental contract as opposed to a mortgage -
Recognizing Employment Discrimination
This article discusses spotting types of discrimination that can happen at work. -
Rental Application Fees
This article explains rental application fees and how you may be able to get your application fee back. -
Applications to Determine Heirship
This article explains applications to determine heirship in Texas. -
Your Health Care Coverage: Information on Health Insurance
This article provides information on health insurance basics. -
Natural Disaster Relief Hotlines and Clinics
Important organizations and agencies for help dealing with a natural disaster. -
COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
Special COVID-19 unemployment benefits have ended in Texas. However, you may still be eligible for existing unemployment benefits. -
Navigating Immigration Detention: A Guide for Family and Friends of Individuals in Detention
The ABA's Immigration Commission's Navigating Immigration Detention guide helps friends and family of those in ICE custody with info on proceedings... -
Disabled Veterans and Child Support Obligations
VA Disability and obligation to pay child support. -
Nonpayment of Wages
Learn about wage claims and what you can do if you are not paid your wages or overtime. -
Co-Parenting During COVID-19 - LANWT video
This video by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas addresses co-parenting that arose during the COVID-19 crisis. -
Voter Registration Basics
This article explains how to register to vote and answers common questions about voter registration. -
Homeowner's Insurance
This article explains homeowner's insurance (which differs from flood insurance). -
Hospice and Respite Care
This article provides general information about hospice and respite care in Texas. -
Stalking and the Law in Texas
This article provides information on stalking