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Statewide nonprofit providing free legal services to survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Family Law Hotline: 800-777-3247. Assists with protective orders, custody matters connected to domestic violence, and safety planning. Located in Austin at P.O. Box 833, TX 78767. Main line (512) 476-5377 Monday through Friday 9 AM–5 PM. Male survivors are eligible — all callers treated with confidentiality and without judgment.
(512) 476-5377 · P.O. Box 833, Austin, TX 78767
Official free statewide legal self-help website with hundreds of plain-language guides, forms, and step-by-step instructions for family law matters. Available in English and Spanish. Use the site to find court-approved forms, understand Texas custody law, and locate local legal aid. Includes interactive interview tools that generate completed court forms based on your answers. Supported by Texas Legal Services Center at (512) 477-6000.
(512) 477-6000 · 1920 E. Riverside Dr., Suite A-120, Austin, TX 78741
Connects Texans with licensed attorneys for a low-cost initial 30-minute consultation starting at 0. Spanish-speaking attorneys available. Covers all areas of Texas law including family, custody, child support, and divorce. Call (800) 252-9690 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. After the referral, the attorney's office contacts you directly to schedule. No income requirement — service open to all Texans regardless of financial situation.
(800) 252-9690 · P.O. Box 12487, Austin, TX 78711
Publicly accessible law library and self-help center in Austin assisting self-represented fathers with legal research, court forms, and guidance on custody, divorce, child support, and paternity cases. Located at 1700 Guadalupe Street, 2nd Floor, Austin. Open Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Call (512) 854-8677 for hours and available resources. Computers, legal databases, and reference staff available at no cost to the public.
(512) 854-8677 · 1700 Guadalupe Street, 2nd Floor, Austin, TX 78701
Free legal services from UT law students under faculty supervision. Family law clinic handles custody, divorce, and SAPCR cases for qualifying Austin-area residents. Located at 727 E Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78705. Call (512) 232-1300 during the academic semester for intake information. Income eligibility required. Bring proof of income, relevant court documents, and photo ID. Cases are carefully supervised by licensed faculty attorneys throughout representation.
(512) 232-1300 · 727 E Dean Keeton St, Austin, TX 78705
Free legal advocacy for Texans with disabilities. Handles discrimination, benefits, education, and civil rights cases statewide. Located at 2222 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758. Call (800) 252-9108 Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Assists fathers with disabilities navigating custody cases, benefits access, housing discrimination, and education rights. No income requirement — services are based on disability status and legal merit of the case.
(800) 252-9108 · 2222 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78758
Statewide organization funding and coordinating legal aid for low-income Texans. Directory of all legal aid providers searchable by county and legal issue at teajf.org. Call (512) 320-0099 Monday through Friday 9 AM–5 PM. The foundation does not provide direct services but can direct you to the correct legal aid office for your county. Covers family law, housing, benefits, and other civil legal needs statewide for low-income Texans.
(512) 320-0099 · Austin, TX