Court Basics

This section provides an overview of the court system. You can find information about how to navigate a civil dispute in and out of court. Topics include legal rules, fee waivers, interpreters, and other related information and resources about court basics.

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Asking to Appear in Court by Video or Phone (SAPCR and Modification)

You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone; to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence; to interview the children...

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Changing Your Address or Employment Information

This article explains the legal duty to update your address and other personal information with the court and others, and why it is important to do...

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Civil Trial Preparation

If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial.

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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.

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Discovery in Texas

This article offers information about the rules governing discovery in Texas.

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Enforcement Actions in IV-D Court

Learn what to expect if you are ordered to appear in an IV-D Court (also known as child support court).

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Court Basics

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A Guide to Representing Yourself in Family Court

I need a continuance.

I need to do legal research.

I need to update my address and other information with the court.

I want to correct a clerical mistake in a judgment.

I want to file an answer in a non-family law case.

Asking to Appear in Court by Video or Phone (SAPCR and Modification)

Changing Your Address or Employment Information

Civil Trial Preparation

Court Fees and Fee Waivers

Discovery in Texas

Enforcement Actions in IV-D Court

Court Basics

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