Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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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 need to do legal research.
Court Basics
This guide explains how to do legal research. -
I need court approval for an authorization agreement for a nonparent adult caregiver.
Use this guide if you need court permission to sign a written Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
I want to adopt an adult in Texas.
Adoption
Establish a legal parent-child relationship—with all the associated rights and responsibilities. -
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 register my custody orders from another state in Texas.
Child Custody & Visitation
Registering your out-of-state custody orders means Texas courts may be able to enforce or change the orders. -
Occupational Driver’s License
Occupational Driver’s License
Ask for a special restricted license that lets you drive a noncommercial vehicle for work, school, or to perform essential household duties. -
I need to clear an arrest from my record (expunction).
Adult Criminal Records
How to ask the court to permanently remove entries from an adult criminal history record. -
How to Ask for a Nondisclosure Order - Seal Your Criminal Record
Adult Criminal Records
Make your Texas criminal record private with a nondisclosure order. -
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 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 divorce. We have minor children. A final custody and support order is already in place.
Divorce
How to get a divorce when there is already a final court order for custody and support of your children (like an Attorney General child support ord... -
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 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). -
I want to dismiss (nonsuit) a case I filed.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
Here are tools for dismissing a case: a concept called "taking a nonsuit" in Texas. -
I want to pass on my house or land without probate.
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 remove a discriminatory provision from a deed.
Discriminatory Deed Provisions
Use this guide to remove a discriminatory provision from your property deed. -
Expunction Prep Guide
Adult Criminal Records
Determine if you qualify for an expunction to clear your criminal record. -
I want to go to divorce court by Zoom.
Virtual Court
In a divorce suit, you can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone, to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence, and to... -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video App or Phone During COVID-19 (Non-Family Law)
Virtual Court
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone; to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence; and to require parties to... -
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 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). -
Texas Guide to Disposition of Remains
Wills & Estate Planning
Decide what happens to your body when you die, and choose the person in charge of arrangements. -
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. -
Eviction Answer
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
How to answer an eviction suit. -
I need to update my address and other information with the court.
Court Basics
This guide tells you how and when to update your address and other personal information with the court and other parties in a Texas court case. ...
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