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A lawyer can protect your rights, especially if your case is contested, the other side has a lawyer, there is family violence, or you have a house, retirement accounts, a business, or significant debt. Many lawyers offer limited-scope help, such as reviewing your forms or coaching you for a hearing.

Legal Aid of NorthWest TexasFree civil legal aid for eligible low-income residents. Intake: 888-529-5277. State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral (LRIS)Find a certified lawyer referral service. Low-cost initial consultations. TexasLawHelp.org Legal Help DirectoryLegal aid, referral services, clinics, and "Ask a Question" live chat Texas OAG Child Support DivisionEstablish, modify, and enforce child support and paternity. 800-252-8014. TexasLawHelp.org en españolGuías, formularios e información legal en español Texas State Law Library and your county law librarySelf-help forms and filing guides. Staff can't give legal advice. Texas Advocacy ProjectFamily violence legal line: 800-374-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 (24/7) Texas Judicial DirectoryFind your court and coordinator contact information

Court clerks cannot give legal advice. Clerks can usually tell you whether an answer was filed, hearing settings, return of service, and the case style.