Interactive tools that turn a legal question into a clear next step — what evidence to gather, whether you need a lawyer, and the specific limits, fees, and deadlines that apply where you live.
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Workplace Discrimination — Know what counts as job discrimination, harassment, or retaliation — and how to file a charge with the EEOC.
Housing Discrimination — See who the Fair Housing Act protects, what landlords and lenders can't do, and how to file a complaint with HUD.
Service & Assistance Animals — Where service and assistance animals are allowed — and the different rules for stores, housing, and flights.
Evidence Checklist — Know exactly what to gather — photos, documents, and records — before you act or talk to a lawyer.
Do I Need a Lawyer? — Answer a few questions and see the factors that point toward hiring a lawyer versus handling it yourself.
Small Claims Checker — See whether your dispute fits in small claims court in your state — limits, the right court, and filing fees.
Filing Deadline Finder — Find the general statute-of-limitations window for common claims in your state — and why timing matters.
Cost & Timeline Guide — See what each path typically costs and how long it takes — court fees, how lawyers charge, timelines, and what you'd keep after fees.
Court Date Prep — Walk in prepared — what to bring to your hearing and what to expect once you're in the courtroom.
Free Legal Aid Finder — See the income guidelines civil legal-aid programs use, by household size, and find the legal-aid organizations serving your state.
Child Support Guidelines — See how your state calculates guideline child support — the percentages, income brackets, and any cap — then run the official calculator for an exact figure.
Free Lawyer Options — How to get a free or court-appointed lawyer — public defenders for criminal cases, and legal aid, pro bono, and clinics for civil ones.
Class Action Finder — Understand how class actions and settlements work, find official sources for money you may be owed, and learn what to do if you get a notice.
Security Deposit Rules — See the maximum security deposit a landlord can charge and the deadline to return it in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico — every figure cited to the state statute.
Spousal Support Guidelines — See how Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico decide spousal support — who qualifies, how much a court can order, and for how long — with every Texas figure cited to the Family Code.
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