Self-Help Legal Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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I want to appear in family court remotely.
Virtual Court: Procedure
In a family law case, you can ask the court to appear remotely, by videoconference (like Zoom), telephone, or other available electronic means. ... -
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 need to change a custody, visitation, or support order (Modification).
Child Custody & Visitation
This guide tells you how to modify an existing custody, visitation, child support, and medical/dental support order. -
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 need a paternity order.
Paternity
How to ask the court to name a child's legal father. A paternity order may include orders about custody, visitation, child support, medical support... -
Cameron County District Courts
Cameron County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Cameron County District Courts. -
I want to go to divorce court remotely.
Virtual Court
In a divorce suit, you can ask the court to appear remotely, by videoconference (like Zoom), telephone, or other available electronic means. -
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. -
Asking to Appear in Court by Video or Phone
Virtual Court
You can ask the court to appear by videoconference (like Zoom) or telephone and to allow "unsworn declarations" as evidence. -
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 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. -
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. -
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 remove a discriminatory provision from a deed.
Discriminatory Deed Provisions
Use this guide to remove a discriminatory provision from your property deed. -
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. -
I want to intervene in a CPS case where CPS has Temporary Managing Conservatorship of my child.
Child Protective Services (CPS)
How a nonparent can join ("intervene") in a case when CPS has filed a petition asking for (or has already been granted) Temporary Managing Conserva... -
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. -
Smith County District Courts
Smith County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Smith County District Courts. -
Randall County Justice of the Peace Courts
Randall County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Randall 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. -
Randall County District Courts
Randall County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Randall 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. -
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. -
Potter County District Courts
Potter County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Potter County District Courts. -
Jefferson County District Courts
Jefferson County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Jefferson 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. -
Jefferson County Courts at Law
Jefferson County
Learn the virtual court procedures, who you need to contact, and more about the Jefferson County Courts at Law.
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