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Self-Help

This page provides helpful information and resources to answer questions on various legal topics. Self-help tools allow users to help themselves resolve their legal problems. Some tools below will prepare legal documents that you may need to file in court.

Foreclosure

This tool can help if you are behind on mortgage payments or facing a foreclosure.

Eviction

This tool can help you defend yourself against eviction, lockout, or utility shut-off.

Texas Disclosures Assistance

This tool can help you trade information with the other side if you're in a lawsuit in Texas.

Disaster Recovery

This tool can help you with common legal problems if you've been affected by a disaster.

Consumer Debt

This tool can help if you are being sued to collect a debt you owe.

Unemployment Benefits

This tool can help you get unemployment benefits after losing work.

Eviction Text Messaging Program

In partnership with Texas Legal Services Center, we launched an Eviction Text Messaging Program. The program helps to guide our clients through the JP Court Eviction Appeal process with text messaging support. This guided support will provide text message reminders of deadlines, links to helpful information at appropriate times, and answer questions about the eviction process. 

If you disagree with an eviction court order, you can request a “do-over” – A new trial before a new judge. This is called an “appeal.” Aside from providing individuals and families an opportunity to have a new trial, tenants can also apply for available rental assistance programs while the case is on appeal, helping them stay in their homes. 

Our clients receive help understanding the eviction appeal process, are provided with free legal advice, and assistance in drafting a Statement of Inability to Pay Court Costs and Appeal of their eviction suit. Contact us online at www.LoneStarLegal.org or by phone at 1-800-733-8394, to see if you are eligible to enroll in the Eviction Text Messaging Program.

Lone Star Legal Aid is committed to representing the people in our service area who need us. Even if you use the resources on this page, you can still apply for help below.

 

Application for Free Legal Services

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