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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The longer couples are married, the more entangled their finances get. And as some Texas couples will experience, dividing these assets if the marriage does not work out can be a delicate and complex process. There are also a lot of details to focus on, which can if...
A court order of nondisclosure prohibits public entities from disclosing certain records. Public entities include police departments and courts. People with criminal records may benefit from an order in the Golden Triangle area and Houston, Texas. The law doesn't...