“We all belong here.” This statement encapsulates the message of empowerment shared by the contributing authors of Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success, an anthology of reflections by women lawyers describing what success means to them. The authors recount their personal journeys and the choices they made that placed them on their life’s path.
Read moreCiv Pro: Get Ready for a Court Hearing
Now that you know the procedure for setting a hearing for your court case as a self-represented litigant, it’s time to prepare yourself for appearing in court. This post in the Civ Pro blog series will suggest resources to help self-represented litigants prepare for a hearing for a civil case.
Read more88th Texas Legislative Session: General information & resources for the public
November 14th was the first day legislators could begin filing bills for the 88th Legislature. Compared to previous legislative sessions, the 88th has seen “a record number for the first day of the prefilling period.”
Read moreNFCM 2022: Caregiver Laws & Resources
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a yearly celebration of family caregivers who care for their loved ones with disabilities or illnesses. This year’s theme is #CaregivingHappens, a reflection on how suddenly caregiving needs may arise, and how caregiving affects multiple aspects of the caregiver’s and their loved one’s lives. Read more about the background of National Family Caregivers Month in this Ex Libris Juris blog post on NFCM 2021. The following post highlights state and federal laws and regulations that affect caregivers and the loved ones they care for.
Read moreNovember 11th is Veterans Day: Find out what legal resources are available to Houston-area Veterans
Nonprofit legal organizations across the Houston area offer free civil legal services to Veterans. Not every legal organization helps with every type of case. *Contact the organizations below for more information and to confirm event dates. There are hundreds of different varieties of civil lawsuits. Examples of a civil lawsuit are divorce, probate, name change, and conservatorship.
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