Everyday Law

Plain-English legal guides, explained clearly and kept up to date.

Dec 8, 2025 10 min read

Learn how to visit someone in prison and send them money securely, including rules, steps, and common restrictions.

Dec 8, 2025 10 min read

Learn how state corrections departments operate, how to find and contact inmates, and where to get official information and support.

Dec 8, 2025 1 min read

Understand how to report problems in local, state, and federal prisons, including abuse, unsafe conditions, and civil rights violations.

Dec 8, 2025 10 min read

Learn how to legally change your name in the U.S., including court orders, Social Security, passports, and other key records.

Dec 8, 2025 9 min read

Learn how to report a death, notify agencies, manage benefits, and handle financial and legal steps after a loved one…

Dec 8, 2025 9 min read

Learn how to request certified death certificates in the U.S., who can order them, and when photocopies are enough.

Dec 8, 2025 11 min read

Guide to finding free or low-cost legal help, including legal aid, pro bono lawyers, self-help tools, and special programs for…

Dec 8, 2025 11 min read

Step-by-step guide to requesting vital, immigration, tax, military, and federal records from U.S. government agencies.

Dec 8, 2025 9 min read

Step-by-step guidance on replacing U.S. birth and death certificates, Social Security cards, marriage and divorce records, passports, and other key…

Dec 8, 2025 10 min read

Step-by-step guidance on requesting, replacing, and correcting certified U.S. birth certificates from states, territories, and abroad.