Texas law strongly prohibits minors from possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages, regardless of the amount. If a police officer finds anyone under the age of 21 breaking this law, the court will likely issue a Minor in Possession (MIP) charge. Understanding a...
Property division is often one of the biggest issues in a Texas divorce. If you and your spouse are able to agree on how to split things, it makes the process easier. Once your divorce is final, a property settlement agreement is created and distributed to both of...
Texas parents face a host of challenges when it comes to keeping their kids on the right path to a productive future. However, when a youngster is afflicted with a diagnosis of conduct disorder, there is a greater likelihood that he or she will face difficulties with...
Child custody issues are often one of the most rage-inducing aspects of a divorce settlement in Texas. Children are incredibly important to parents and each parent often wants to maximize their custody no matter the other parent's circumstances. Mediation can be an...
Juvenile crimes occur in Texas and all over the United States, and they take place more often than most people realize. It’s hard for some to accept, but young people are just as capable of violent behavior as adults. Here are some situations that are known to...
Going through a Texas divorce is stressful for both spouses. Women are more likely to be emotional, which can lead to certain mistakes during the process. These are some of the biggest divorce mistakes women make. Keeping the family home The family home often gives a...
While those in their fifties, sixties, and seventies lack a certain level of familiarity with modern terminology, their growing number of marital dissolutions – also known as grey divorces – are trending. Late-in-life splits continue to increase. Those fifty and older...
Many juvenile crimes in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange are often the result of impulse control disorders. Unfortunately, these disorders are often not diagnosed or treated until it's too late, often resulting in juvenile offenders being incarcerated. What are...
Most people associate grief with the death of a loved one. However, after a Texas divorce, it’s very common to experience grief over the end of your marriage. Although it often feels unbearable, these are some steps to help you overcome it. Acknowledge that your...
Social Security fraud occurs any time someone uses deceit or other malicious means to collect Social Security funds to which they are not entitled. One way to prevent this kind of fraud is to report it to the appropriate authorities. How big a problem is Social...