Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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COVID-19 Eviction Answer
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
How to answer an eviction suit during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
I want to file a Motion to Enforce Visitation.
Child Custody & Visitation
If you have a Texas divorce or custody order that lets you spend time with your child—but the other parent won’t allow it—this guide can help you s... -
I need to change a custody, visitation, or support order (Modification).
Child Custody & Visitation
This guide tells you how to modify an existing custody, visitation, child support, and medical/dental support order. -
I need a custody order. I am the child's parent (SAPCR).
Child Custody & Visitation
This guide tells you how to ask for a custody, visitation, child support, medical support, and dental support order. -
I need a divorce. We have children under 18.
Divorce
How to get a divorce when you and your spouse have children younger than 18 (or still in high school). -
I need a paternity order.
Paternity
How to ask the court to name a child's legal father. A paternity order may include orders about custody, visitation, child support, medical support... -
I want to change my name.
Name Change
How to file for a name change in Texas if you are 18 years or older and want to legally change your name. -
I need a divorce. We do not have minor children.
Divorce
A guide for getting a divorce when you and your spouse do not have children together who are younger than 18 (or still in high school). -
My spouse filed for divorce.
Divorce
If you have been served with divorce papers, learn about your options and how to respond. -
I need a custody order. I am not the child's parent (SAPCR).
Child Custody & Visitation
How to ask for a custody, visitation, child support, and medical support order. For grandparents and other nonparents. -
I want to annul or void my marriage.
Annulment & Void Marriages
How to ask a judge to declare a marriage invalid because of reasons that existed at the start of the marriage. -
Temporary Orders, Injunctions, and Restraining Orders in Child Custody Emergencies
Child Custody & Visitation
How to ask the court for a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, and temporary orders during a child custody emergency. -
Nondisclosure Order Prep Guide
Adult Criminal Records
Determine what type of nondisclosure order you may qualify for and gather the documents you will need. -
I want to pass on my house or land without a will.
Transfer on Death Deeds
Use this guide to create a Transfer on Death Deed that names who will inherit your property after you die. -
I want to terminate my rights. I mistakenly thought I was the genetic father (Termination).
Paternity
How to ask a judge to terminate your parental rights if you were mistakenly named as a child’s legal father. -
Required Initial Disclosures
Divorce
Parties to new lawsuits in Texas usually must exchange information within 30 days of the filing of an answer, waiver of service, or counterpetition... -
I want to know more about my electric utility rights in Texas.
House & Apartment
This guide is designed to give you information about your electric utility rights in Texas. -
I want to move (transfer) my case to another court.
Court Basics
How to ask a judge to transfer your civil case to a court in a different county. Not for family law cases, criminal cases, or cases in Justice Cour... -
I need a protective order.
Protective Orders
How to ask the court for protection from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. -
I need a Sexual Assault Protective Order.
Sexual Assault
A guide for getting a court order to protect you from someone who sexually assaulted you. -
I want to adopt an adult in Texas.
Adoption
Establish a legal parent-child relationship—with all the associated rights and responsibilities. -
I am looking for an alternative to guardianship.
Planning for Loss of Health
This guide explores the many alternatives to guardianship that give people with disabilities support to make decisions without taking away their ri... -
I want to use a Small Estate Affidavit to probate an estate.
Wills & Estate Planning
How to transfer a modest estate if someone passed away without a will. -
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
If you're a victim of identity theft or think your information is at risk, learn what steps to take. -
I want to know more about veterans benefits.
Veterans & Military
Review the most common forms of veterans benefits, such as Service Connected Disability and VA Pension. -
Motion to Set Aside a Default Eviction Judgment
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
This guide can help you ask for a new trial if you missed your eviction hearing for a good reason. -
I want help and information on dealing with Child Protective Services.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
This guide explores options for families working with Child Protective Services (CPS). -
Handwritten Wills Checklist
Wills & Estate Planning
A “holographic” will is simply a will that is entirely in your own handwriting. -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video App or Phone During COVID-19 (Non-Family Law)
Court Basics
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone; to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence; and to require parties to... -
I want to change my child's name.
Name Change of a Child
How to legally change the name of a child under 18. For parents and guardians.
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