Many parents remain in unhappy or dysfunctional marriages under the belief that staying together is the best way to help ensure stability and security for their children. However, real-life experiences suggest that staying in a toxic environment can have lasting...
Year: 2024
Can you get a DWI without drinking?
Most people who are facing DWI charges in Texas have been drinking alcohol. It’s illegal to drive when impaired by alcohol, regardless of your blood alcohol concentration. But if your BAC is at the legal limit of 0.08% or above, then you’re legally intoxicated. It’s...
Is lying to the police against the law?
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...
Prepare now for holiday custody schedules
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...
Struggling to cope with your divorce? Try these tips
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...
How private is private browsing mode?
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...
Do co-parents have to use the same rules?
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...
Most common drugs used on college campuses
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...
What factors can lead to a contested divorce?
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...
When can a minor be tried as an adult in Texas?
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....