Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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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 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 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 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. -
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. -
Texas Guide to Disposition of Remains
Health & Benefits
Decide what happens to your body when you die, and choose the person in charge of arrangements. -
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. -
I am an immigrant and want to know more about employment law.
Individual Rights
This guide is designed to provide you with information to help you understand your employment rights if you are an immigrant and how employment law... -
How to Transfer a Motor Vehicle After Death - Designating a Beneficiary
Automobiles
How to legally leave your vehicle to someone after you pass away. -
I want help on an issue involving human trafficking.
Human Trafficking
This guide can help you better understand human trafficking issues—and what help is available. -
I want to allow another person to make medical decisions for me (Medical Power of Attorney).
Planning for Loss of Health
Designate someone to make medical decisions for you in case you are ever seriously injured, ill, or otherwise unable to make decisions about your h... -
I need to respond to a custody case (SAPCR).
Child Custody & Visitation
How to quickly respond to a custody case when it is part of a 'Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship' (SAPCR). -
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.
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