Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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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. -
Fort Bend County Courts at Law
Fort Bend County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Fort Bend County Courts at Law. -
Travis County Courts at Law
Travis County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Travis County Courts at Law. -
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. -
Maverick County District Courts
Maverick County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Maverick County District Courts. -
El Paso County Justice of the Peace Courts
El Paso County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the El Paso County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
El Paso County Civil Courts at Law
El Paso County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the El Paso Civil County Courts at Law. -
El Paso County District Courts
El Paso County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the El Paso County District Courts. -
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. -
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 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. -
My spouse filed for divorce.
Divorce
If you have been served with divorce papers, learn about your options and how to respond. -
Travis County Justice of the Peace Courts
Travis County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Travis 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. -
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... -
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. -
Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts
Fort Bend County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
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 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). -
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 pass on my house or land without probate.
Transfer on Death Deeds
Use this guide to create a Transfer on Death Deed that names who will inherit your property after you die. -
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. -
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). -
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 need to update my address and other information with the court.
Court Basics
This guide tells you how and when to update your address and other personal information with the court and other parties in a Texas court case. ... -
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. -
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 continuance.
Continuance
This guide tells you how to ask the judge for a continuance. -
How to Ask for a Nondisclosure Order - Seal Your Criminal Record
Adult Criminal Records
Make your Texas criminal record private with a nondisclosure order.
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