For some Texas couples who are getting a divorce, what happens to the family home can be the biggest issue in property division. It is the most valuable asset that many people own, and it also has emotional connotations that one or both spouses can find it difficult...
Simulated drugs are a particularly dangerous trend in the world of illicit substances. They involve passing off some other substance as a drug and pretending for one reason or another that the substance is a drug. While they have not been explicitly challenged in...
It is customary for Texas couples who have decided to seek a divorce to hire separate legal counsel. In many cases, these are the only professionals that each party consults with during the process. However, having the advice of financial professionals through the...
A false statement regarding a company or its stock value is one type of securities fraud. Insider trading, the buying or selling of stock with information that the public does not know is also a crime. One might know something about securities regulation in order to...
Violent altercations can take many forms. In Texas, the law allows people to defend themselves when assaulted, but a fine line may exist between self-defense and assault. And then there are situations where violent altercations occur when someone gives consent to...
Sometimes, divorce is the only option for married couples in Texas who can no longer work things out. With that in mind, certain factors can complicate a divorce. Fortunately, hiring a forensic accountant can help ensure that you don't miss out on a large sum of money...
Some aspects of property division during a divorce can be complicated for Texas couples. One of those complications may arise if parents have a college savings account for their children. This may be in the name of one or both parents, and it is important to take the...
In Texas, your license may be suspended if you are convicted of driving while drunk or impaired. The same may be true if you refuse to submit to field sobriety tests during a traffic stop, and this may be the case even if you are ultimately cleared of other criminal...
There are many financial issues when getting a divorce, but physicians have an extra major asset. The value of their practice as a financial asset is an important issue in Texas. Many doctors belong to a group or partnership practice, but there are specific questions...
The number of juvenile offenders having to face adult courts in Texas is slowly decreasing. This is a trend that is occurring all across the U.S. The effect of this historic decrease is a net positive for both juvenile offenders and the justice system. A number of...