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...
Receiving a citation for driving while intoxicated in Texas is a serious legal matter. Even a first DWI can result in significant fines and at least three consecutive days in jail. And that is not to mention up to $2000 in fines and a driver's license suspension...
If you're arrested in the state of Texas, you will likely get charged with either a misdemeanor or felony. Felonies and misdemeanors are two different types of crimes, making it important to understand the potential impact of each. Misdemeanor crimes Misdemeanors are...
Just because an individual is charged for a crime by a state government such as Texas does not mean the federal government cannot also apply charges in serious situations. This generally happens in cases of interstate flight, human trafficking, or major drug cases....
Marriage is often about sharing, and when two Texas residents decide to wed, they may agree to share the property and assets that they acquire during their lives together. When married people acquire property, it is usually considered community property under Texas...