Forms and Templates

This guide directs you to resources that might contain downloadable forms. If you can't find a downloadable form for your needs, you or an attorney may have to create one.

Where can I find forms?

Court Websites

If you need an official legal form, it's often available on the website of the court or court clerk. We include several links to these resources in our guides.

• Harris County Clerk’s Office

• Harris County District Clerk

Law Libraries

We provide a wide range of books and digital resources with legal form templates. Need help finding a resource? Contact us via Ask a Librarian or see our Research Guides by Topics to find a resource.

An Attorney

A lawyer can help create the right form for your particular case. To find legal assistance, refer to our guide on Finding Legal Help.

Why Can't I Find the Legal Form I'm Looking for?

Not every legal issue will have a fill-in-the-blank form. An attorney will be able to help you draft one tailored to your needs.

Civil & General Forms

Online Forms

Texas Justice Court Training Center offers some criminal and civil forms. Texas Judicial Branch Forms has forms and information, including Petition for Order of Nondisclosure, Divorce Forms, and Civil Case Information Sheets.

• Style of the Case Templates

• General Affidavits

• I want to file an answer in a civil case.

• Generic Civil Motion

• I want to retain or reinstate a case that got dismissed.

• I cannot afford my court fees.

Divorce

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Divorce on texaslawhelp.org.

• I need a divorce. We do not have minor children.

• I need a divorce. We have children under 18.

• Divorce with Children: Custody and Support Order Already in Place

• My spouse filed for divorce.

Children & Family Law

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Child Custody & Visitation on texaslawhelp.org.

Establish Custody, Visitation, or Child Support

• I need a custody order. I am not the child's parent (SAPCR).

• I need a custody order. I am the child's parent (SAPCR).

Modify Custody, Visitation, or Child Support

• I need to change a custody, visitation, or support order (Modification).

Responding to a lawsuit

• I need to respond to a custody case (SAPCR).

• I need to respond to a modification case.

Enforce Visitation or Possession

• I want to file a Motion to Enforce Visitation.

• I want a court to order my child returned to me. (Habeas Corpus Guide)

Expunction & Nondisclosure Order

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Criminal Records & Traffic on texaslawhelp.org.

• I need to clear an arrest from my record (expunction).

• How to Ask for a Nondisclosure Order - Seal Your Criminal Record

Name Change

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Name Change on texaslawhelp.org.

• I want to change my name.

• I want to change my child's name.

Powers of Attorney

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Wills & Estate Planning on texaslawhelp.org.

• Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (SDPOA)

• I want to allow another person to make medical decisions for me (Medical Power of Attorney).

Termination of Parental Rights

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Child Custody & Visitation on texaslawhelp.org.

• I want to terminate my rights. I mistakenly thought I was the genetic father (Termination).

• I want to reinstate my parental rights after termination.

Wills & Directives

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Wills & Estate Planning on texaslawhelp.org.

• Texas Supreme Court Will Forms

Landlord/Tenant Law

Online Forms & Rules

Harris County Justice of the Peace Court Forms - Evictions are heard by Justices of the Peace.

• Forms for Eviction Cases

Small Claims

Online Forms & Rules

Small claims cases are heard by Justices of the Peace.

• Harris County Justices of the Peace

Protective Order

Online Forms

Below are some of the most commonly requested forms. If you can’t find what you are looking for, you can view all of the topics for Protection from Violence or Abuse on texaslawhelp.org.

• Harris County District Attorney - Protective order

• I need a protective order.