Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts
Dallas County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Dallas County Justice of the Peace Courts. -
Dallas County Family District Courts
Dallas County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Dallas County Family District Courts. -
Dallas County Civil District Courts
Dallas County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Dallas County Civil District Courts. -
Cameron County District Courts
Cameron County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Cameron County District Courts. -
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. -
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. -
Travis County Civil District Courts
Travis County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Travis County Civil District Courts. -
Tarrant County Courts at Law
Tarrant County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Tarrant County Courts at Law. -
I need a will. I am not married (single, widowed, or divorced) and I do not have children.
Wills & Estate Planning
The Supreme Court of Texas approved these will forms for use if you are not married (single, widowed, or divorced) and you do not have children. ... -
I need a will. I am not married (single, widowed, or divorced) and I have children.
Wills & Estate Planning
The Supreme Court of Texas approved these will forms for use if you are not married (single, widowed, or divorced) but have children. -
I need a will. I am married and do not have children.
Wills & Estate Planning
The Supreme Court of Texas has approved these will forms for use if you are married but do not have children. -
I need a will. I am married and I have children.
Wills & Estate Planning
The Supreme Court of Texas approved these will forms for use if you have children and are married. -
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 reinstate my parental rights after termination.
Parental Rights Reinstatement
How to ask the court to give back ("reinstate") your parental rights after they have been terminated by DFPS. -
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 request public records.
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
Texas’ Public Information Act gives you the right to access certain state government records that are public information. -
I want to remove a discriminatory provision from a deed.
Discriminatory Deed Provisions
Use this guide to remove a discriminatory provision from your property deed. -
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 need a continuance.
Continuance
This guide tells you how to ask the judge for a continuance. -
Appealing a Justice Court Case
Court How-Tos (Civil Procedure)
Appeal a Justice Court case to County Court (non-eviction only) -
I want to protect a child from cyberbullying.
Bullying
Ask the court to stop a cyberbully. -
How to Serve the Initial Court Papers (Family Law)
Family, Divorce & Children
How to serve the initial court papers in a family law matter (such as a divorce, custody, modification, child's name change, or paternity case). ... -
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. -
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. ... -
How to Serve the Initial Divorce Papers
Divorce
How to serve the initial divorce papers -
I cannot afford my court fees.
Court Fees & Fee Waivers
The Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or Appeal Bond -
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 need court approval for an authorization agreement for a nonparent adult caregiver.
Family, Divorce & Children
Use this guide if you need court permission to sign a written Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver. -
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 want help and information on dealing with Child Protective Services.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
This guide explores options for families working with Child Protective Services (CPS).
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