We often receive questions from pro se litigants about how to file their case documents electronically. This short guide will help you get started with e-filing in Texas without an attorney. Don’t forget to check out the other blog posts of the Civ Pro series for more information about Texas civil procedure for pro se litigants.
Read moreCiv Pro: How Do I Serve Someone Who Is Incarcerated?
In Texas, whenever a civil lawsuit is filed, the other party must be served with the starting papers to know they are being sued and why. This is the same for divorce suits, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, Modifications, etc., unless the other party is willing to sign an Answer or Waiver of Service Only form. This may seem like a daunting task if the other party is incarcerated, but it is not all that different than serving someone at their home or business.
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 moreCiv Pro: 5 Sources for Drafting Legal Letters
If you are facing a legal problem, and you have already tried other methods to solve it and are considering taking to someone to court, you may send them a demand letter notifying them of your intent to take legal action. A demand letter begins the negotiation process with the aim to settle the legal dispute without going to court.
Read moreCiv Pro: Assorted Forms for Self-Represented Litigants
If you are hoping to file and finish a case or lawsuit in Harris County without an attorney to represent you, you may need to file forms or follow procedures specific to pro se litigants. If you are representing yourself in a case or lawsuit, you are a self-represented, or pro se, litigant. Each court has different procedures and requirements that pro se litigants are expected to follow in the same manner as an attorney. It is always best to contact the clerk of the court where your case is assigned to ask about procedures for pro se litigants.
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