Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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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 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... -
Required Initial Disclosures
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
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 need to respond to a modification case.
Child Custody & Visitation
This guide explains your options if your child’s other parent (or someone else) has filed a modification case to change an existing custody, visita... -
I want to understand the immigration process.
Individual Rights
This guide can help you understand the United States immigration process. -
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. -
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 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 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). -
Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Child (Texas Family Code 35)
Grandparents & Other Nonparent Caregivers
How to ask the court for a Temporary Authorization for Care of minor children when you do not have written authorization from a parent, guardian, o... -
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. -
A Guide to Representing Yourself in Family Court
Family, Divorce & Children
This guide is for parties who do not have a lawyer and are representing themselves in court. -
I want to adopt an adult in Texas.
Adoption
Establish a legal parent-child relationship—with all the associated rights and responsibilities. -
Handwritten Wills Checklist
Wills & Estate Planning
A “holographic” will is simply a will that is entirely in your own handwriting. -
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. -
My spouse filed for divorce.
Divorce
If you have been served with divorce papers, learn about your options and how to respond. -
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 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 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 Sexual Assault Protective Order.
Sexual Assault
A guide for getting a court order to protect you from someone who sexually assaulted you. -
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 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 need a will. I have children, and am not married.
Wills & Estate Planning
This is a simple form will for use if you have children but are single, divorced, or widowed. -
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 want to file an answer in a non-family law case.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
This guide tells you how to respond or file an answer in a civil case in Texas not involving family law (divorce, child support, custody, visitatio... -
I want to correct a clerical mistake in a judgment.
Court Basics
If you've found an error on a written court order, use this guide to ask the court for a corrected document. -
What rights do immigrants have to an education?
Individual Rights
This guide can provide you with useful information about the rights immigrants have to an education.
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