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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Service by Social Media
It is possible to notify someone about a lawsuit by social media if you follow certain steps. -
How to Stop Child Support Withholding
This article discusses having child support withholding stopped. -
Corporal Punishment
This short article addresses some corporal punishment questions. -
Conservatorship (Custody) Basics [Video]
In Texas, having custody of a child is known as "conservatorship." -
Information for Parents [Video]
Parents have a fundamental right—meaning, it is protected by the U.S. Constitution—to raise their children and make decisions about what is in thei... -
Information for Non-Parents [Video]
When a child is living with someone who isn’t their parent, this person may need to do things that usually only a parent would be able to do. ... -
Dealing with CPS: An Overview [Video]
This video gives you a high-level overview of the CPS process. -
Court-Appointed Attorneys as a Disability Accommodation in Civil Cases
This article answers frequently asked questions about court-appointed attorneys as an accommodation for Texans with disabilities. -
Automobile Insurance: What Are My Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Bill of Rights gives you the tools to understand your rights as a consumer and the insurance company's role as a service provider. ... -
Navigating Life Insurance
Often people know what life insurance is, but they may not understand how to choose the type that is the best fit for their family and their financ... -
Apportionment of the Veteran's Benefits to Dependents
This article explains when the VA may pay a portion of veterans' benefits to their dependents. -
Consumer Insurance Complaints and the Texas Department of Insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulates the insurance industry and gives consumers ways to report issues. -
Owning the House while Renting the Land: Manufactured Home Tenancies
Information and tips for manufactured homeowners who rent land. -
Protections for Servicemembers - Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Protections
Protecting your assets as a servicemember. -
Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards
This article explains what to do when your credit, ATM, or debit cards are lost or stolen. -
Beware of Foreclosure and Mortgage Scams
Identify and resist mortgage rescue scammers -
Rental Application Fees
This article explains rental application fees and how you may be able to get your application fee back. -
Civil Asset Forfeiture: A Toolkit for Property Owners
Texas Appleseed offers a guide for property owners on defending against a civil asset forfeiture case. -
Taming Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt can rack up really quickly. Master ways to keep the balances manageable. -
Attorney Complaint Information
This article explains the State Bar of Texas attorney disciplinary system and its enforcement of ethical conduct among Texas lawyers. -
Withdrawing Money from the Court Registry
This article explains how to ask the court to let you withdraw money from the court registry—if the money was deposited there when you were under a... -
Pro Se Divorce Handbook: Representing Yourself
Divorces can be painful and complex. That is why most people seek legal help. This is a resource for those who accept the challenge to be their own... -
Rights of Texas Inmates in Family Law Matters
This article answers some common questions about how to help an incarcerated friend or family member with their family law issues. -
Harassment at Work
This article discusses workplace harassment in Texas and how to file a complaint about it. -
Disaster Recovery: What can FEMA do for me?
This article discusses how FEMA can help with replacing belongings, monetary help, and repairing homes, and how to qualify for help. -
Automobile Accidents: Personal Injury Lawsuits
This article explains how to protect yourself if you are in an auto accident and then get sued. -
Co-Signing a Loan
This article explains what to consider before co-signing on a loan. -
The Three-Day Right to Cancel a Purchase
This article explains how the three-day right to cancel a purchase works and when it applies. -
Manufactured Home Communities and Eviction
This article explains the basics of lease termination and eviction in mobile home communities. -
Leases Explained
This article explains residential leases and discusses some basics that all renters should know.