Practice Guides

Plain-English how-to guides for common legal situations. Free and always accessible.

Businessbeginner

How to Start a Business: Complete Legal Checklist

Step-by-step guide to the legal requirements for starting a business in any U.S. state.

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Housingbeginner

Tenant Rights: What Every Renter Should Know

Understand your rights as a tenant including lease terms, security deposits, repairs, privacy, and eviction protections.

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Familybeginner

Understanding the Divorce Process: Step by Step

A comprehensive guide to the divorce process including filing, property division, custody, support, and what to expect at each stage.

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Immigrationbeginner

U.S. Immigration: Understanding Your Options

Overview of U.S. immigration pathways including family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and diversity visa options.

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Criminalbeginner

Criminal Defense 101: Know Your Rights

Essential guide to your rights in the criminal justice system, from arrest through trial, including the right to remain silent and right to counsel.

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Estate Planningbeginner

Estate Planning 101: Protect Your Family and Assets

Learn the fundamentals of estate planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

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Contractsbeginner

Contract Basics: What Makes an Agreement Legally Binding

Understand the essential elements of a valid contract, common contract terms, and what to look for before you sign.

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Employmentbeginner

Employment Rights: What Workers Need to Know

Overview of federal and state employment rights including wages, overtime, discrimination, family leave, and workplace safety.

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Debtintermediate

Filing Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13 Explained

Understand the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, eligibility requirements, and what to expect during the process.

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Civilbeginner

How to Win in Small Claims Court

Practical guide to filing and winning a small claims case, from demand letters through judgment collection.

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Taxbeginner

Understanding Your Federal Taxes

Plain-English explanation of the federal income tax system, including brackets, deductions, credits, and filing requirements.

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Intellectual Propertybeginner

Intellectual Property 101: Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents

Understand the three main types of intellectual property protection and how to safeguard your creative works, brand, and inventions.

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Criminalbeginner

Traffic Violations: Tickets, Points, and Your Options

What to do when you get a traffic ticket, how points systems work, when to fight a ticket, and how to protect your driving record.

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Consumer Protectionbeginner

Consumer Protection 101: Know Your Buyer Rights

Guide to federal consumer protection laws including warranties, debt collection rights, credit reporting, and how to fight scams and unfair business practices.

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Housingintermediate

Landlord's Legal Guide: Rights and Responsibilities

Essential legal guide for landlords covering tenant screening, lease agreements, repairs, rent collection, and the lawful eviction process.

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