Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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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 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... -
Identity Theft
Identity Theft
If you're a victim of identity theft or think your information is at risk, learn what steps to take. -
Maverick County Justice of the Peace Courts
Maverick County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Maverick County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Maverick County Court at Law
Maverick County
County Courts at Law hear all civil cases that can also be filed in the Civil District Courts. -
I need to do legal research.
Court Basics
This guide explains how to do legal research. -
I want to use a Small Estate Affidavit to probate an estate.
Small Estates (Transferring Property When Someone Dies)
How to transfer a modest estate if someone died, left no will, and had only a homestead occupied by the deceased and their survivor(s). -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video or Phone
Virtual Court: Procedure
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone and to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence. -
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. -
Texas Name and Gender Marker Change Guide
LGBTQ+ Rights & Gender Identification
How to change your name and gender marker in Texas, with steps to update documents. -
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 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 adopt an adult in Texas.
Adoption
Establish a legal parent-child relationship—with all the associated rights and responsibilities. -
Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Courts
Hidalgo County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Brown County Justice of the Peace Courts
Brown County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Brown County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Randall County Courts at Law
Randall County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Randall County Courts at Law. -
I want to know how to move a family law case through the system.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
Learn the basics of moving a family law case through the courts from start to finish and who is involved in your case. -
Hidalgo County Courts at Law
Hidalgo County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Hidalgo County Courts at Law. -
Brown County Court at Law
Brown County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Brown County Court at Law. -
Randall County District Courts
Randall County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Randall County District Courts. -
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts
Tarrant County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Hidalgo County District Courts
Hidalgo County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Hidalgo County District Courts. -
Brown County District Courts
Brown County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Brown County District Courts. -
Potter County Justice of the Peace Courts
Potter County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Potter County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Tarrant County Family District Courts
Tarrant County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Tarrant County Family District Courts. -
Cameron County Justice of the Peace Courts
Cameron County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Cameron County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Angelina County Justice of the Peace Courts
Angelina County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Angelina County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Potter County Courts at Law
Potter County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Potter County Courts at Law. -
Tarrant County Civil District Courts
Tarrant County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Tarrant County Civil District Courts. -
Cameron County Courts at Law
Cameron County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Cameron County Courts at Law.
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