One potential reason for divorce is when parents become empty nesters. They may have spent the last 20 to 30 years raising children. But the final child has moved out of the house and only the parents are left. In some cases, a divorce follows. This can be surprising...
It’s very common for college students to drink alcohol. Many of them are still under 21 years of age, which means they can’t purchase it themselves. But it is still a common recreational drug on college campuses and something most people loosely associate with “the...
Divorce is a challenging process, especially when dividing assets like retirement accounts. In Texas, understanding how these accounts are treated under the law can help you navigate the complexities of property division and secure your financial future. Here, you can...
You could be charged with drug conspiracy if you and one or more individuals agree to commit a drug offense. It does not matter if you carried out your plan; the agreement is enough for a conspiracy charge. Drug conspiracy charges can carry severe penalties in Texas,...
You were ordered to pay child support during your divorce a few years ago. At the time, the court looked at your income when determining how much monthly support you needed to pay. You had a relatively high-paying job, especially compared to your ex, so the monthly...
You know that getting a DWI in Texas could lead to significant fines. They could be up to $2,000 for a first offense, $4,000 for a second offense or even $10,000 for a third offense. You may also have to spend time behind bars, as even the first offense has a...
Divorce is a major life event at any age, but for those over 50, the financial stakes can be particularly high. In Texas, where community property laws reign, a later-in-life (gray) divorce brings unique financial considerations. Here are four tips to help with your...
Getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving is stressful for anyone, but teen drivers can unintentionally worsen the situation. Saying or doing the wrong thing when dealing with the police could escalate things. You may know how to protect your rights in a...
Two main types of custody will be addressed during a divorce. Legal custody refers to making key decisions like where a child will go to school or what healthcare they should receive. Physical custody refers to where the child is going to live and which parent will be...
A lot of personal information is stored on cellphones these days. People walk around with hundreds or even thousands of videos and pictures in their pockets. They have text messages, email messages, direct messages, saved files and much more. During a criminal...