Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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I need a continuance.
Continuance
This guide tells you how to ask the judge for a continuance. -
Exempt Property in Debt Collection: Forms and Instructions
Exempt Property
This guide explains what property is protected (or "exempt") from creditors and what you need to do if your exempt money or property has been take... -
I want to set aside a default judgment.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
This guide explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a judgment made in a lawsuit if you did not participate. -
I want to retain or reinstate a case that got dismissed.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
The court may dismiss your case if it is inactive. This guide explains how to ask the court to keep your case open or reopen it when this happens. ... -
I want a court to order my child returned to me. (Habeas Corpus Guide)
Child Custody & Visitation
A writ of habeas corpus is a legal tool for enforcing a superior right of possession to a child. -
I am a human trafficking victim and need a T visa.
Immigration Laws & Rights
This guide, adapted from material by American Gateways, answers common questions about human trafficking and T Visas. -
Asylum Guide
Immigration Laws & Rights
This guide is designed to inform you about the USCIS Asylum Program. It was created by the University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic. ... -
Immigrants' Rights When Law Enforcement Approaches
Immigration Laws & Rights
You have rights when you are approached by a law enforcement officer or ICE agent—no matter what your immigration status is. This guide offers tips... -
I want to file for asylum.
Immigration Laws & Rights
How to file an asylum application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. -
I need to set a contested final hearing in a family law case.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
This guide tells you how to set a contested final hearing in a family law case. -
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 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. -
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 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... -
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. -
Handwritten Wills Checklist
Wills & Estate Planning
A “holographic” will is simply a will that is entirely in your own handwriting. -
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 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 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 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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