Divorce Self-protection Checklist

Even if you and your spouse are in agreement on the divorce, you should both protect yourselves in case things become heated. Download your free divorce planning checklist to make sure you are doing what you need to protect yourself during and after your divorce.

Useful Toll-free Numbers

Free & DIY Legal Help

TEXASLAWHELP.ORG – Free legal information & forms for civil legal issues in Texas.

Substance Abuse and Addiction Resources

ADDICTION AND DIVORCE – An excellent article on Substance Addiction and Divorce provided by ADDICTION GROUP.ORG.

HELP.ORG – Informational guide regarding prescription drug addiction and abuse. Also drug and alcohol rehab resources and support.

Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program – Helping Texas attorneys dealing with wellness issues, stress & anxiety, depression & bipolar, suicide prevention, substance use, and cognitive decline.

DRUGREHAB.COM – “Changing lives through addiction care & education.” In addition to the homepage, be sure to check out their excellent Guides.

REHABSPOT.COM/DRUGS – Free online information about the relationship between drug abuse and addiction in the hopes of creating a healthier and happier community.

ALCOHOLHELP.COM/ALCOHOL/ALCOHOL-WITHDRAWAL/ – Helping individuals struggling with alcohol misuse by spreading awareness on the issues surrounding alcohol use disorders.

ALCOHOLREHABHELP.ORG/RESOURCES/RELATIONSHIPS/ – How Alcohol Affects Relationships: a guide with advice on managing alcohol use disorder for the friends and family of the one affected.

OnlineTherapy.com – ONLINE ADDICTION COUNSELING – Helping people who are struggling with substance abuse or addiction jump-start or continue their road to recovery by making it easy to connect to online counselors.

Mental Health Counseling Resources

Exodus Consulting and Psychological Services, PLLC – Dr. Kimberly Grimsley offers a wide range of psychological services to individuals, families, and couples. Offering online services, and an office located in the Texas City/La Marque area. Phone 409-797-4174.

FINDINGHOPETHERAPY.COM – Tammy Zwarst, MA, LPC, LMFT, BCPCC has over 25 years’ experience providing marriage and individual counseling. Mrs. Zwarst works with clients on a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, marital infidelity, caregiver issues, grief, and life-stage adjustments. Phone 281-728-6973.

OnlineTherapy.com – FREE ONLINE THERAPY – Making it easy to connect to online counselors. Due to the increased availability of telemedicine for behavioral health concerns, it is easier than ever for people to access life-saving care. OnlineTherapy.com resources help people connect with mental health services, many of which offer free or low-cost options because no one should be denied care or hesitate to take the first step toward recovery due to financial constraints.

OnlineTherapy.com – FREE ONLINE THERAPY CHAT – OnlineTherapy.com provides a directory and reviews of websites and apps offering free online therapy chat. Online chat allows you to attend therapy sessions via chat room, text, or webcam with a licensed professional in the privacy of your own home.

Domestic Abuse Resources

HAWC.ORG – Houston Area Women’s Center.

RCCGC.ORG – Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County.

DOMESTICSHELTERS.ORG – A wealth of information on domestic abuse, finding a shelter near you, and a helpful toolkit for when you are ready to leave an abusive relationship.

DRUGREHAB.COM Domestic Abuse Resource Guide – To cope with the pain of domestic and sexual abuse, some victims turn to the use of drugs and alcohol. The DrugRehab.com mission is to be a support resource for those coping with these issues.

NSVRC.ORG – National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Research and tools towards ending sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.

Divorce Resources

THE GIFFORD GROUP – Serving Houston and surrounding areas offering FREE services to couples going through a divorce. The Gifford Group specializes in helping divorcing couples to make informed decisions about their homes, whether they keep the house or not.