Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legally Women Foundation?
Resourceful preparation service for Women wanting to know where to start in their Texas Family Law.
Who does LWF serve?
We may support women who are:
Representing themselves in family court
Preparing to hire or meet with an attorneyAlready working with an attorney but need help organizing information and preparing for appointments
Preparing for mediation, hearings, temporary orders, final trial, enforcement, or modification
Unsure what documents, timelines, questions, or information they should begin gathering
Looking for court-readiness education, preparation tools, or appropriate legal and community resources
Can LWF help me if I already have an attorney?
Yes. Legally Women Foundation may assist women who already have legal representation.
Our role is to help you become more organized and prepared so you can make better use of your time with your attorney. Depending on the services available, LWF may help you organize case information, build timelines, prepare questions, identify documents to discuss with counsel, and better understand the stage of the family-court process you are navigating.
LWF does not replace your attorney, provide legal advice, or interfere with your attorney’s strategy or representation. Legal questions and decisions about your case should always be discussed directly with your attorney.
Is LWF a law firm?
Legally Women Foundation is not a law firm and does not replace an attorney, provide legal representation, or guarantee court outcomes.
What does LWF help women prepare for?
LWF helps women prepare for key stages of the Texas family court process, including attorney consultations, mediation, hearings, temporary orders, enforcement, modification, final trial, and self-representation.We help participants organize information, gather important documents, prepare questions, and better understand what they need for their next step.
Is there a cost to receive LWF services?
After you apply for services there is no cost to the women we serve. Thanks to our Volunteers, Sponsors, Partners, and Donors we are able to provide our services to Texas.
How do I apply for help?
Why do I have to apply before accessing LWF resources?
We ask women to apply first so our team can understand your needs, determine which services or resources are appropriate, and make sure you are connected to the right support.