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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Involuntary Commitment in Texas
This article explains the involuntary commitment process and the rights of an inpatient in a mental health facility. -
Estate Planning for Police, Fire, and Medical Personnel (Dallas Bar Association)
This article includes estate planning documents that were created for emergency responders such as law enforcement, firefighters, and medical profe... -
Services and Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault
This article provides resources and general information about what to do if you are sexually assaulted in Texas. -
Public Benefits
Public benefits programs help people with little or no money. These programs include food, medical, disability, veterans benefits, social security,... -
Attorneys Ad Litem and Amicus Attorneys in Family Law Cases
This article explains the roles of attorneys ad litem and amicus attorneys in family law cases. -
The Right to a Lawyer in Family Law Cases
This article explains the limited right to a lawyer in family law cases in Texas. -
Marriage and Bankruptcy
This article explains some basics about marriage and bankruptcy. -
Intro to Criminal Justice Resources for Veterans Video
This video explores the legal options veterans have after being accused of a crime. -
Inherited Homes and Homestead Exemptions
This article explains how to get a homestead exemption on a property you inherited in Texas. -
Service by Posting (when you can't find your spouse in a divorce without kids)
This article explains how to serve your spouse when you cannot find them and there are no children involved. -
LGBTQIA+ Voting Rights
This article provides information about voting and the LGBTQ+ community. -
Executive Orders
This article explains what executive orders are and how they might affect you. -
Child Support
This article explains the basics of child support. -
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Spousal maintenance in Texas is limited to specific circumstances. -
Steps to Take if You Cannot Pay Your Credit Cards
This article provides information about what to do if you cannot pay your credit card debts. -
Child Visitation and Possession Orders
This article answers questions about Texas visitation orders, also called possession and access orders. -
Debts and Deceased Relatives
This article answers frequently asked questions on debt management and communication about debt after a debtor’s death. -
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Applying for Help from Legal Aid
This article explains how to apply for legal aid, laying out the steps to help you get the assistance you need. -
Title IX, 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... -
Tax Liabilities at Death
This article explains what happens with taxes when a person dies. -
Alternatives to Legal Separation in Texas
Texas does not have legal separation, so you need to protect your legal rights when you are not ready to divorce. -
Public Housing in Texas
This article provides general information about public housing in Texas. -
Disaster Manual: Section 7 – Social Security, Banking, and Financial Issues
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Disaster Manual: Section 9 – Insurance Issues
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Disaster Manual: Section 10 – Health Care Issues
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Disaster Manual: Section 11 – Personal Bankruptcy Issues
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Disaster Manual: Section 13 – Family Law Issues
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Disaster Manual: Section 16 – Community Organizations / Small Businesses
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Disaster Manual: Section 18 – Disability Rights in Disaster
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