Lying to the police might seem a harmless way to avoid trouble, but it can lead to serious legal consequences. Even seemingly minor falsehoods can be considered illegal, depending on the circumstances. Knowing what to say to the police and understanding your rights...
While it’s still hot and steamy on the Texas Gulf Coast, it won’t be long until Thanksgiving and the winter holidays arrive. For divorced parents of minor children, these holidays can be fraught with tension. This is especially true if you are recently separated or...
When you decided to divorce you probably knew it was not going to be easy. However, you may be finding it more difficult than you thought it would be. It’s understandable. Divorce is one of the most difficult things that a person can have to go through. The following...
Most devices have some form of private browsing mode, whether they call it a private window or incognito mode. The aim is the same, to prevent others from seeing what you are doing. The problem is, that a lot of people misunderstand how it works. They think it gives...
Getting divorced as parents often means dividing custody of the children. Some parents can agree on a child custody arrangement, while others need the court to issue a custody order. This process can help divide physical custody, which is where the child lives, and...
As a parent, you may worried about your child when they go to college. Who are they going to spend time with? Are they going to make any problematic decisions? What impact will these decisions have on their future? For many parents, one of the concerns is that their...
Divorce is emotional and challenging, especially when spouses cannot agree on critical issues like child custody or property division. Texas offers the option of no-fault divorce, but disagreements can still arise, complicating the process and leading to a contested...
The Texas juvenile justice system seeks to rehabilitate rather than punish young offenders. Even so, there are circumstances where a minor can be tried as an adult. A process known as “certification” involves transferring a juvenile case to an adult criminal court....
Texas is a community property state. When couples divorce, it’s generally assumed that everything they have acquired since their marriage began is supposed to be shared – and divided – equally. However, there are exceptions to that rule, and one of them involves...
You’ve been brought in for questioning by the police on a serious issue – and you know that the detectives are “fishing” for information. Yet, nobody has read you your rights. What’s going on? Well, there may be nothing amiss. Even though most people have a passing...