General Instructions: How To Use This Toolkit
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Step 1 - Consider
You can take the following steps to properly consider the toolkit's resources and your overall legal issue.
- Step A: Write Down Your Facts
- If you haven't already done it, it is a good idea to write out exactly what you say happened in your situation.
- Make sure to include dates and notes of any proof you may have.
- If you haven't already done it, it is a good idea to write out exactly what you say happened in your situation.
- Step B: Define Your Problem
- Think about the problem you are facing, and try to answer the questions below:
- What person and/or organization do you think is either at fault or is on the opposite side of your case?
- What directly caused the situation you are dealing with?
- If you were able to solve your issue, in the future, what would be your ideal outcome? What would you be willing to accept?
- Try to exactly write out the exact problem you are trying to solve. This should be no more than a paragraph in length.
- Think about the problem you are facing, and try to answer the questions below:
- Step C: Keep In Mind
- As you review the contents of the toolkit, make sure to keep your facts and your problem in mind.
Step 2 - Review - FAQS, Articles, and Forms
A good place to start is to review the Frequently Asked Questions, Articles, and any forms that may be available. Please note, not every toolkit will have a form.
- Frequently Asked Questions are "bite-sized" answers to specific questions visitors to TexasLawHelp may have.
- Articles are more comprehensive guides on a specific legal subject.
- Forms are documents you may be able to use to go to court.
- WARNING: The information and forms in this toolkit are not a substitute for the advice and help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk with a lawyer about your particular situation
Step 3 -The More You Know
- Review the listed research tips. The research tips can provide good information to guide any future legal research you might do.
- Click Useful Links to review other resources the authors of the toolkit thought you might find useful.
- Also, watch any available videos to get easy to understand information presented to you in a different format.
Step 4 - The Next Steps
If you need other help, use the Find Legal Help Directory to look for a lawyer, free legal aid program or self-help center in your area.
WARNING: The information and forms in this toolkit are not a substitute for the advice and help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk with a lawyer about your particular situation