The following list details topics frequently brought up at the reference desk of the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library, along with reliable resources for information. In all situations, patrons should consult or get the advice of a trusted attorney.
Read moreRepresenting Yourself In Court
The Law Library offers several self-help resources for pro se litigants. “Pro se litigant” refers to someone who is a party in a court case without an attorney. Find books and guides by visiting the library in person. A library card is not required for accessing the print collection. Legal print materials may only be used on-site and are not available for checkout.
Recommended online resources are also included and can be accessed remotely.
Read moreIntroducing Free Legal Self-Help Webinars from the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is pleased to announce we are starting a series of free legal self-help webinars presented by practicing attorneys in Texas. These webinars are primarily for pro se litigants, who are appearing in court cases without an attorney, and they will cover a variety of topics. Our first topic will be “Family Law Basics” on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
Read moreThere’s Nothing Common about Common-Law Marriages
Currently, only eight states recognize common-law marriages. This blog post summarizes how to form and how to end a common-law marriage in Texas.
Read moreLatest & Greatest - The Adoption Law Handbook: Practice, Resources, and Forms for Family Law Professionals
Adoption can be a tricky process and generally requires the assistance of an experienced adoption professional to ensure that the adoption is done correctly within the proper jurisdiction and in conformance with applicable state laws. To shed some light on this often complicated process, attorney and author Jennifer Fairfax has prepared The Adoption Law Handbook: Practice, Resources, and Forms for Family Law Professionals.
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