Juvenile crimes fall into a special category in the Texas legal system. The state realizes that those who have yet to reach adulthood are the best candidates for rehabilitation, and the state usually adjudicates their cases in that view. However, many Texas juveniles...
Year: 2022
Child custody and visitation: What are your options?
If you're going through a divorce, you likely have a lot of issues to consider, including child custody. You and your ex will have to decide how to care for your children in a way that fits your lifestyle and tends to the best interests of the children. If you're a...
What are the laws of self-defense pertaining to assault?
You can’t always control or predict what might happen on any given day. You could suddenly be arrested for assault in Texas when you were actually defending yourself. Here’s what you should know about assault and self-defense laws. What are the laws regarding...
The challenges of gray divorce
When spouses divorce, there are many financial issues to consider. Issues surrounding asset distribution could become contentious, but the parties could agree to a reasonable settlement in a Texas family law court. While financial concerns might be important to...
Things to keep in mind when separating assets during divorce
The longer couples are married, the more entangled their finances get. And as some Texas couples will experience, dividing these assets if the marriage does not work out can be a delicate and complex process. There are also a lot of details to focus on, which can if...
What is an order of nondisclosure and can it help if I have been convicted of a felony?
A court order of nondisclosure prohibits public entities from disclosing certain records. Public entities include police departments and courts. People with criminal records may benefit from an order in the Golden Triangle area and Houston, Texas. The law doesn't...
Making sense of theft charges in Texas
Statistics show that property crime outpaces the prevalence of violent crime: Nearly seven times as many property crimes happen in Texas as violence crimes according to recent numbers. Theft charges in Texas typically fall under the category of property crime....
Top child custody questions in Texas
If you are going through a divorce or considering getting a divorce, one of the things you will need to think about is child custody. This can be a complicated process, and there are many things to consider. If you're like most parents, you may have the following...
How can you divide retirement assets after a divorce?
Divorce can be a very complex and contentious affair, especially when you have retirement assets that need to be divided. Factors to consider during a Texas divorce will concern your 401(k)s, pensions and many other assets that you may both possess. How should you...
Eligibility for expungement under Texas law
Many individuals who are convicted of a crime in Texas are concerned about the ensuing criminal record. While not all criminal convictions in Texas can be expunged, or sealed from public viewing, there are some records that can be. Law enforcement officials can still...