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Current Issues
Informative resources for topical matters.
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Faster Help with Texas Family Help LinkApply Now
In one simple application, match with local legal aid and self-help resources for children and caregivers.
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Announcing Community Justice Workers of Texas (CJW)Learn More
Explore how CJW's expand justice through community training and advocacy.
Common Guides
Guides include instructions, checklists, and court forms for a variety of legal issues.
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I need a divorce. We have children under 18.
Divorce
A kit for getting an uncontested divorce when you and your spouse have children younger than 18 (or still in high school). -
I need a divorce. We do not have minor children.
Divorce
This kit contains forms and instructions for getting an uncontested divorce when you and your spouse do not have children together who are younger ... -
I need a protective order.
Protective Orders
This guide explains how to ask the court for a protective order. -
I want to change my name.
Name Change
This kit has forms and instructions to legally change your name in Texas if you're 18 or older. -
I need an Occupational Driver’s License.
Occupational Driver’s License
Use this kit to ask for a special restricted license that lets you drive a noncommercial vehicle for work, school, or to perform essential househol... -
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.
Upcoming Legal Events & Clinics
Discuss a legal issue one-on-one at a clinic hosted by a reliable nonprofit partner. Most clinics offer virtual appointments in order to maintain COVID-19 safety protocol.
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Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
1:30PM-3:30PM • (512) 472-0279 • Austin VA ClinicSpeak with an attorney at our free legal advice clinic for veterans.Learn MoreApr13 -
Volunteer Legal Services Legal Advice Clinic-San Marcos Public Library
5PM-8PM • (512) 476-5550 • SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARYFREE IN PERSON LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC.Learn MoreApr14 -
Inside CPS: What Kinship Caregivers Need to Know from Day One
12PM-1PM • VirtualA webinar for nonparent (or kinship) caregivers to learn their rights and available resourcesLearn MoreApr15 -
Volunteer Legal Services Legal Advice Clinic- Del Valle Library
5PM-7:45PM • (512) 476-5550 • Del Valle Library Elroy BranchFree in person legal advice clinic.Learn MoreApr15 -
Volunteer Legal Services Legal Advice Clinic- Ruiz Branch Library
5PM-7:45PM • (512) 476-5550 • Austin Public Library Ruiz BranchFree in person legal advice clinic.Learn MoreApr18 -
Evictions: Know Your Rights
1PM-3PM • 713-520-5232 • VirtualLearn your rights as a tenant.Learn MoreApr21