Helpful Numbers & Resources
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Texas Law Help
texaslawhelp.org
Free, printable/fillable Texas legal forms and information. Pro se divorce & SAPCR packets with instructions available.
Office of the Attorney General
1-800-252-8014
Legal help in establishing paternity; establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support & medical child support; recovering and distributing child support payments.
Child Protective Services (CPS) Direct Line
1-800-252-5400
Report child abuse directly to Child Protective Services.
Domestic Relations Office
512-854-9696
Provides the following services in Travis County: recovering & distributing child support payments; execution/enforcement of child support payments and visitation orders.
Center for Men & Fathers
512-472-3237
Offers the following services for Central Texans: free legal consultation on family law matters, low-cost forms preparation, and a family law Pro Se legal clinic. Also refers individuals to experienced family law attorneys.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) and the Match Program
512-472-8303
This program provides reduced-fee legal services to those with a modest income who may not be able to afford regular legal fees. The Match Program is currently available for family law matters (usually uncontested), guardianship cases, and drafting simple wills. You must call the LRS office to qualify. These referrals will not be made online. The LRS intake counselor will ask questions to determine if you qualify under the Match Program income guidelines and will also explain the legal fees involved. Be prepared to provide income information from all sources. If you are referred to a lawyer, that lawyer will further screen you during the initial consultation or meeting to determine if you or your case qualifies. If you do not qualify for the Match Program, LRS will try to refer you to another community service agency or legal services provider who may be able to assist you.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA)
512-374-2700
Free legal help with civil cases for low-income individuals in housing, consumer issues, family law, and public benefits. No criminal cases.
Direct Line for Texans
1-800-622-2520
Legal help and consultation by telephone in a wide range of issues for Texas residents age 60 or older.
Domestic Violence National Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Call to report domestic violence or for help navigating a domestic violence issue.
SafePlace Direct Line
512-267-7233
SafePlace offers emergency shelter, counseling, and other support for survivors of family violence or sexual assault.
Travis County Attorney’s Office
512-854-9415
Representation for victims of family violence in search of protective orders.
Women’s Defense Legal Helpline
Call for confidential consultation with an attorney over the phone.
Domestic Violence Legal Helpline
1-800-374-4673
Family Law Legal Helpline
1-800-777-3247
Austin Area Low-Cost or Sliding-Scale Counseling Organizations