Self Help Videos

What to Expect in General Sessions

Getting Ready for a General Sessions Civil Court Case

This video provided by Justice For All gives instructions on how to get ready for trial including explanations of legal concepts.

Preparing for Your Day in Court | Preparándose Para Su Día de Corte

In these video, Legal Aid of East Tennessee outlines general information on how to prepare for General Sessions court when representing yourself. This information is available in English or Spanish

Sued?

This video was created by West Tennessee Legal Services. It provides information about how to protect your personal property (cars, bank accounts, furniture, etc.) when we're you're being sued.

Protecting Your Personal Property When You've Been Sued

Divorce

This video, supplied by Legal Aid of East Tennessee, provides general legal information about getting divorced in Tennessee.

Divorce in Tennessee

Before you Move into a New Property

The following videos from Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides tips on what tenants should do before moving into a new property. This information is available in both English and Spanish.

Renters’ Guide – 5 Things You Should Do BEFORE You Move In

Guía para Inquilinos - 5 Cosas Que Debe Hacer ANTES de Mudarse Adentro

Are Bill Collectors Bothering You?

This video, created by Legal Aid of East Tennessee, provides information on how to deal with bill collectors.

Biill Collectors

This video was created by West Tennessee Legal Services. It provides information about your rights when debt collectors call you.

Five Things You Can Do When a Debt Collector Calls

Orders of Protection

These videos, created by Legal Aid of East Tennessee, provide information on Orders of Protection in Tennessee. You will learn what an Order of Protection is, how to get an OP, how to stay safe, preparing for court, and how to deal with violations of your OP. This information is available in both English and Spanish.

Part 1 - What is an Order of Protection?

Parte 1 – ¿Qué es una Orden de Protección?

Part 2 – How to Get an Order of Protection

Parte 2 - Como Obtener una Orden de Protección

Part 3 – How to Stay Safe Until Your Hearing

Parte 3 - Cómo Permanecer Fuera de Peligro Hasta Su Día de Audiencia

Part 4 – Preparing for Your Day in Court

Parte 4 - Cómo Prepararse Para Su Día En Corte

Part 5 – Violations of an Order of Protection

Parte 5 – Violaciones de una Orden de Protección