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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Client-Attorney Dispute Resolution Program
This article explains the purpose of the Client-Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP). -
Foreclosure Fact Sheet
This article explains the foreclosure process in Texas, and ways to prevent foreclosure. -
Consumer Law Handbook Overview (Houston Bar Association)
The Houston Bar Association's Consumer Law Handbook gives consumers a general guide to their rights. -
Family Violence Safety Planning Checklist
If you are experiencing domestic violence, here is a checklist you can use to help you plan to stay safer. -
The Texas Protective Order Registry: Monica’s Law
This article explains the Texas protective order registry. -
Disaster Recovery: Avoid Home Repair Fraud
This article provides information about how to avoid home repair fraud after a disaster. -
Hiring a Contractor After a Natural Disaster
This is a resource for Texans hiring construction professionals to help rebuild in the wake of natural disasters. -
General Affidavits
This article explains affidavits and notaries. -
Legal Standards in Custody and Support Modification Cases
This article explains what to show the court to change custody and support orders. -
Responding to a Modification Case
This article answers frequently asked questions about responding to a modification case. -
Housing Rights for Family Violence Survivors
This article provides an overview of your housing rights as a survivor of family violence. -
A Legal Resource About Sexual Assault
This article provides information on survivors’ rights, non-report sexual assault exams, sexual assault protective orders, and filing a civil suit.... -
Minors and Marriage
In Texas, people under age 18 usually cannot legally marry. -
Pregnant and Parenting Minors and Health Care
This article explains the rights of pregnant and parenting minors in Texas to make health care decisions. -
Community Property
This article explains community property under Texas law. -
Enforcing the Property Division in a Divorce
This article explains how to enforce a property division after divorce, including what the court can do if the decree isn’t followed. -
Domestic Violence's Impact on Child Visitation Rights
This article explores how family violence can affect custody and visitation. -
Court Fees and Fee Waivers
If you don’t have enough money to pay the court fees, you can ask a judge to waive the fees. -
Disaster Recovery: School Rights
This article answers common questions about your child's school rights during disaster recovery. -
School Rights and Disaster Recovery
Student and education rights after a disaster. -
Safety Plan for Domestic Violence
This article explains safety planning for people in or leaving abusive relationships. -
Criminal Justice for Survivors of Family Violence
This article provides a brief overview of what survivors of family violence can expect in the Texas criminal justice process. Resources are include... -
Your Health Care Coverage: Information on Health Insurance
This article provides information on health insurance basics. -
Women and Social Security: Planning as You Age
Women make up the majority of the people on Social Security, and need to understand the services available and the keys to planning for their futur... -
The IRS Child Tax Credit
This article explains the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit. -
Flood Insurance
Lonestar Legal Aid created a flood insurance guide for homeowners and renters. -
Social Security Basics
This article explains some basics about social security. -
Service by Publication (when you can't find the other parent)
This article tells you how to serve the other parent by publication when you cannot find them. -
Finding Lost Pets After a Disaster
This article explains ways to find a lost pet after a disaster. -
Sexual Assault Safety Planning
Sexual assault affects a victim’s safety. A safety plan is used to help empower a survivor and reduce the risk of future harm.