Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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Potter County District Courts
Potter County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Potter County District Courts. -
Angelina County District Courts
Angelina County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Angelina County District Courts. -
Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Courts
Jefferson County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
I want to get a TRO, temporary injunction, and temporary orders in a child custody emergency.
Child Custody & Visitation
How to ask the court for a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, and temporary orders during a child custody emergency. -
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... -
Eviction Answer
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
How to answer an eviction suit. -
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 to file for asylum.
Immigration Laws & Rights
How to file an asylum application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. -
I want to avoid eviction by negotiating with my landlord
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
If your are at risk of eviction, you can try to negotiate to avoid eviction. -
How to Ask for a Nondisclosure Order - Seal Your Criminal Record
Adult Criminal Records
Make your Texas criminal record private with a nondisclosure order. -
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. -
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 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 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 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 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. -
Dallas County Courts at Law
Dallas County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Dallas County Courts at Law. -
Handwritten Wills Checklist
Wills & Estate Planning
A “holographic” will is simply a will that is entirely in your own handwriting. -
Harris County District Courts
Harris County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Harris County District Courts. -
Taylor County Justice of the Peace Courts
Taylor County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Taylor County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Taylor County District Courts
Taylor County
Civil District Courts hear all family and civil law issues including divorce cases, custody issues, child abus -
Smith County Justice of the Peace Courts
Smith County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Smith County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Smith County District Courts
Smith County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Smith County District Courts. -
Smith County Courts at Law
Smith County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Smith County Courts at Law. -
Presidio County Justice of the Peace Courts
Presidio County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Presidio County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Presidio County District Courts
Presidio County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Presidio County District Courts. -
Presidio County Courts at Law
Presidio County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Presidio County Courts at Law. -
Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts
Nueces County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Nueces County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Nueces County District Courts
Nueces County
Civil District Courts hear all family and civil law issues including divorce cases, custody issues, child abuse and neglect (involving the Departme... -
Nueces County Courts at Law
Nueces County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Nueces County Courts at Law.
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