When going through a divorce in Texas, many people are not careful enough about a few key aspects of the process, and that can be financially costly. These are emotionally challenging times, but the financial impact is large enough that it is important to be careful...
In Texas, assault charges usually some with serious penalties, and when the charge becomes aggravated assault, the penalties tend to be even more severe. When is an assault considered aggravated under state law? Aggravated assault An assault becomes aggravated when it...
Robberies and thefts occur throughout Texas, as these crimes have long been commonplace. Defendants might face burglary charges but not understand why. They did not steal anything, yet they faced such charges. Burglary is not theft. Instead, it is a separate crime and...
A bitter divorce could leave spouses distrustful and hostile towards one another. Adults might not realize how harmful such behavior could be to themselves, much less to an impressionable child. Co-parenting missteps may involve putting children into a potentially...
Texas couples would like to think that their marriages will last. However, many of them end up getting a divorce. If you and your spouse have called it quits, you will want to know what happens when you have to divide your property as part of your divorce settlement....
Juvenile crime covers a wide variety of the law, but the justice department doesn't refer all youths to the Juvenile Reception Center. Juvenile crimes are on the rise in Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, which is the golden triangle area. Houston, Texas, has seen...
The Texas family judicial system offers a mediation program. Sometimes, it's court-ordered; other times, parties request access to the service. Regardless of how you end up on the mediation route, there's a standard process to complete. What is mediation? Mediation is...
The criminal justice reform movement continues to support changes to the legal system in many states. In Texas, the Senate passed a bill that could have sweeping consequences on how defendants deal with the bail process and its conditions. In September 2021, Governor...
A lot can change after your divorce in Texas, forcing you to amend your child custody and visitation order. Provided that the Texas court allows you to change your custody order after a year, what can you do if the matter can't wait a year? Read on to find out more....
Young persons who find themselves dealing with the Texas criminal justice system may face time in juvenile detention. Once detained, the incarcerated youth would understandably wonder when he or she could receive a release notice. The court might consider several...