When parents have a child support order in place, sometimes there are circumstances that require the order to be changed. This is called a child support modification. In Texas, a child support order may be modified if the order was established or last modified more...
Year: 2021
What are your expectations when considering a divorce?
When Texas residents are contemplating a divorce, there is plenty to think about. For those with minor children, thinking about the impact of the divorce on those kids might be the primary concern. In high-asset divorces, couples may focus on how a divorce will impact...
How do you defend yourself against first-degree murder charges?
No crime is beyond defense. First-degree murder is one of the most serious charges in the state of Texas, but you're still entitled to a hearing just like anyone else. For your defense, your attorney might choose from a few different options. What are some common...
How a sleep divorce may help avoid a real divorce
Sleep divorce refers to sleeping apart. In other words, for those couples that currently sleep in the same bed, through a sleep divorce, the couple decides to sleep in separate beds, either in the same room or separate rooms. And, making this decision can help some...
Drug seizures in Texas up significantly in 2020
Federal agents say drug traffickers have turned to semi-tractor trailers to smuggle fentanyl and methamphetamine into Texas and other border states. A Drug Enforcement Administration representative said Mexican drug cartels used to rely on passenger vehicles to get...
What parents should know about child custody in Texas
Divorce is hard on both parents and kids. When a child’s parents end their marriage, the child can be left feeling confused and worried about the future. The legal proceedings surrounding their care and supervision are integral parts of their parents’ process of...
How much will a DUI cost you?
Dealing with a DUI charge in Texas isn't just stressful and time-consuming: It's also expensive. Even if you're not convicted, you could pay thousands of dollars before the judge closes your DUI case. A conviction could double or even triple the fees that you have to...
Wealthy Texas businessman and wife plan to divorce
Texas has a well-earned reputation for being business friendly and many of its residents have achieved significant wealth because of it. Being financially secure and creating a well-known product or business entity is undoubtedly positive. Still, there are inevitable...
The challenges of co-parenting with your ex in Texas
When a couple with children breaks up, they may disagree over the child custody arrangements. Each parent may have different ideas of what would be in the child’s best interest. In many cases, if both parents are physically, mentally, and financially capable of caring...
Police find meth worth $1 million in Texas home
An anonymous tip led to the seizure of methamphetamine that would have netted drug dealers more than a million dollars on the street according to law enforcement officials in Texas. The seizure came after a deputy and sergeant from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s...