Peace Bonds
Texas Legal Services CenterThis article explains what peace bonds are under Texas law. What is a peace bond?A peace bond is a court order issued by a justice of the peace designed to keep the peace by...
View ArticleFamily Law Issues During COVID-19
TexasLaw HelpThis article was written by TexasLawHelp. It was last updated April 29, 2020. Coronavirus and Child VisitationSee Coronavirus and Child Visitation to learn how the COVID-19 crisis, border...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Family Violence FAQs - Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Oficina de DallasThis video was created byLegal Aid of Northwest Texas. It addresses family violence issues that come up during the COVID-19 crisis. The questions below...
View ArticleAsian Family Support Services of Austin
Asian Family Support Services of Austin (formerly SAHELI) is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic...
View ArticleFamily Violence and COVID-19
Texas Legal Services CenterThis material was compiled by TexasLawHelp and was last updated on May 1, 2020. Who can help if I am experiencing family violence during COVID-19?For help finding a shelter...
View ArticleInformation for Survivors of Sexual Assault During COVID-19
Texas Legal Services CenterThis article about resources for survivors of sexual assault during COVID-19 was written by Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA). I was sexually assaulted. Do I...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Family Violence Safety Planning Checklist
How do I stay safe from my abuser during COVID-19?If you are experiencing domestic violence during COVID-19, here is a checklist you can use to help you plan to stay safer.This material was created by...
View ArticleCertificate of Attempted Notice to Respondent
Línea de ayuda de la familia de CPS para familias fuertes y niños seguros5-18-2020Haga clic abajo para descargar: fm-fh-103_certificate_of_attempted_notification.pdfThis form is only for use with the...
View ArticleCan I get a PO against someone when they’ve "only threatened" me?
Can I get a PO against someone when they’ve "only threatened" me? According to Texas Family Code chapter 85.001, a court can grant a final protective order if the judge concludes that:Family violence...
View ArticleKick-Out Orders
Legal Aid Society of LubbockThis article about kick-out orders was written by Legal Aid Society of Lubbock.Is it possible to force an abuser to leave the home?Yes. It is possible to force an abuser to...
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