Getting divorced as parents often means dividing custody of the children. Some parents can agree on a child custody arrangement, while others need the court to issue a custody order. This process can help divide physical custody, which is where the child lives, and...
As a parent, you may worried about your child when they go to college. Who are they going to spend time with? Are they going to make any problematic decisions? What impact will these decisions have on their future? For many parents, one of the concerns is that their...
Divorce is emotional and challenging, especially when spouses cannot agree on critical issues like child custody or property division. Texas offers the option of no-fault divorce, but disagreements can still arise, complicating the process and leading to a contested...
The Texas juvenile justice system seeks to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders. Even so, there are circumstances where a minor can be tried as an adult. A process known as “certification” involves transferring a juvenile case to an adult criminal court....
Texas is a community property state. When couples divorce, it’s generally assumed that everything they have acquired since their marriage began is supposed to be shared – and divided – equally. However, there are exceptions to that rule, and one of them involves...
You’ve been brought in for questioning by the police on a serious issue – and you know that the detectives are “fishing” for information. Yet, nobody has read you your rights. What’s going on? Well, there may be nothing amiss. Even though most people have a passing...
One potential reason for divorce is when parents become empty nesters. They may have spent the last 20 to 30 years raising children. But the final child has moved out of the house and only the parents are left. In some cases, a divorce follows. This can be surprising...
It’s very common for college students to drink alcohol. Many of them are still under 21 years of age, which means they can’t purchase it themselves. But it is still a common recreational drug on college campuses and something most people loosely associate with “the...
Divorce is a challenging process, especially when dividing assets like retirement accounts. In Texas, understanding how these accounts are treated under the law can help you navigate the complexities of property division and secure your financial future. Here, you can...
You could be charged with drug conspiracy if you and one or more individuals agree to commit a drug offense. It does not matter if you carried out your plan; the agreement is enough for a conspiracy charge. Drug conspiracy charges can carry severe penalties in Texas,...