Key takeaways
- TexasLawHelp.org publishes free, court-approved family-law forms and step-by-step guides.
- The Texas Access and Visitation Hotline gives free legal information on possession and access.
- Legal aid: Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas by region.
Legal / educational information
Official resources
Texas Legislature Online for the Family Code; TexasLawHelp for forms; the Texas Judicial Branch self-help page; the Attorney General's Child Support Division for paternity and support; the Access and Visitation Hotline; the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service.
Legal / educational information
Local
SAPCRs are filed with the district clerk in the child's county. Larger counties have dedicated family district courts and often local rules requiring mediation and parenting courses—check your county's website.
Frequently asked questions
TexasLawHelp.org publishes court-approved SAPCR, possession-order, and modification forms with step-by-step instructions at no cost.
Sources
- [1]Texas Family Code, Title 5 — The Parent-Child Relationship (Texas Legislature Online)
- [2]TexasLawHelp.org — Child Custody & Visitation
- [3]Texas Judicial Branch — Self-Help Resources
- [4]Texas Attorney General — Child Support Division
- [5]Texas Access and Visitation Hotline
- [6]State Bar of Texas — Lawyer Referral & Information Service
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