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    Legal Library

Beta — this is a new resource, and it will be updated and expanded from time to time as more articles are added.

The Legal Library is a searchable collection of free, plain-English articles that answer the legal questions people ask us most often. It’s meant to help people who can’t easily afford a lawyer understand their basic rights, the law, and the benefits they may be entitled to — as a starting point, not a substitute for professional legal advice.

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  • This library provides general informational content only.
  • No legal services are rendered through this website.
  • Tyson Twins Foundation is not a law firm, is not your lawyer, and is not offering a legal opinion about your situation.
  • No attorney-client relationship is formed by using this site, its articles, or its search tool.
  • Laws change and vary by state — information here may not be complete, current, or applicable to your situation.
  • You should contact a lawyer licensed in your own jurisdiction for advice about your specific circumstances.
  • Tyson Twins Foundation disclaims liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

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Browse by Topic

Articles are being added on an ongoing basis, organized under these topics:

  • Immigration
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
  • Understanding Orders of Protection
  • Expungement & Record Sealing
  • Business Basics & Literacy
  • Intellectual Property Basics
  • Housing & Landlord-Tenant Rights

You can also browse our existing guides on Immigration & Deportation, Employment Discrimination, and Debt & Your Legal Rights, or see official NY, PA, and federal court forms on the same page.

Want to talk to someone directly?

The Legal Library is supplemented by our free “Ask a Lawyer Anything” and “Ask a Financial Advisor Anything” webinars, where you can get your specific questions answered live. See Upcoming Webinars for the next session, or visit our Get Help page for a referral to a vetted legal aid organization.