As a divorced Texas parent of young children, you probably want to try to ensure that they see both of you as much as possible. If you create a co-parenting plan that you are both satisfied with, then this can be achieved. Here are a few ways that you can be...
Year: 2022
Reducing a felony drug charge through a plea bargain
Each year, people living in Texas find themselves facing drug charges. It's understandable to feel confused during this stressful time. If you're facing these types of charges, it could be beneficial to learn about plea bargains. With that in mind, here's a closer...
Denied visitation rights in Texas? Here are your options
It’s very rare for a Texas court to deny a parent visitation with their child, but it happens sometimes. If you are in a position where the other parent or the court stops you from spending time with your child, here are some of your options. Reasons why visitation...
What is the definition of bankruptcy fraud?
Filing for bankruptcy in the state of Texas doesn't have to signal the end. It can come as a result of investment losses or the closure of a business. But it shouldn't be a cause for despair. With a bit of patience and effort, you can work your way out. The crucial...
Who gets the pet in a Texas divorce?
Texas courts don't treat pet custody entirely the same way as child custody. Although there are some protections in place, the court has restrictions on what it can do. Pets are property under the law The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that pets are property. Thus, pets...
Texas law targets growing fentanyl use
Fentanyl overdose deaths have been on a sharp increase across the United States in the past two years with Texas being one of the states in the lead in this drug abuse category. State legislators have also taken action in an effort to combat this growing problem that...
Advocating programs instead incarceration for juvenile crimes
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...
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...