If you’re going through a divorce, you’re probably wondering what happens to your retirement accounts. Are they considered marital assets, and will you have to split them with your spouse? Here’s what you need to know. In Texas, marital assets are generally defined as...
When the police seize drugs as evidence, they must follow strict procedures to maintain their integrity if they are to be used against you in court. It involves tracking the movement of the drugs from the moment they were seized to their presentation before a judge or...
The Fifth Amendment guarantees your right to remain silent during an arrest, protecting you from self-incrimination. This right applies to all interview settings, including your car, home and police stations. It's crucial to avoid answering questions and seek legal...
Divorce is not only a significant event emotionally and practically, it is also a significant legal event. If you are divorcing your spouse, the ways in which you are connected in the eyes of the law will soon be severed. Yet, not every way in which you’re connected...
Much of the divorce process involves splitting up marital assets. Couples may own a home together, have savings accounts, and accumulate numerous tangible items, such as jewelry, home furnishings and vehicles. They must determine how to divide these assets. However,...
Re-entering society after a criminal conviction can be challenging, especially if it results in a permanent record. This record can appear on background checks, such as those run by potential employers during the hiring process. A criminal record can certainly affect...