4 Mistakes That Can Harm Your Criminal Defense
In Texas, like in most states, the legal system typically moves incredibly slowly. Often, there are long periods of time between the time of your arrest and when you actually appear in court to defend yourself. During this wait, there are plenty of opportunities for defendants to harm their defense
Why the Holiday Season Leads to an Increase in Divorces
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and excitement. Some couples even report feeling happier and closer to their partner during the holiday seasons. Must be all the cheerful songs, tasty treats, and Hallmark movies, right? With all that good cheer, you wouldn't think there would
Why are Fingerprints Required for Background Checks?
Whether it’s for employment or to volunteer, you may be asked to get fingerprinting done for a background check. There can be good reasons for this - but background checks are complicated things, and no two companies are likely to perform them in the exact same way. In this brief post,
Options for a Shared Business During Divorce
It can be ideal to operate a family business together when things are going well in your marriage. Building a business and working every day together can be like a dream come true. However, that dream can quickly fade when co-owner spouses divorce. So if you’re a business owner approaching
What Makes a Parent Unsuitable for Custody in Texas
In Texas divorces, the courts generally tend to prefer that both parents share the decision-making authority for their children, even in instances when those children reside with just one parent. However, there are situations in which the courts deem it in the best interest of the child to award sole
How Technology Can Aid Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be a challenge for separated and divorced parents, but improvements in technology have made it easier to build flexibility into visitation schedules and shared living arrangements. Like just about everything else, when it comes to co-parenting, there’s an app for that. Apps and online calendars make planning children’s schedules
What To Do If You’re Pulled Over for a Suspected DWI
If you've been following any of our regularly posted content, you're already aware that a DWI offense is no small matter and something to be taken very seriously. If a police officer notices your vehicle being driven erratically or in a manner that seems dangerous, you're likely to get pulled
Understanding Military Pensions in Divorce
Divorce proceedings can be messy and complicated, but Texas divorce cases involving a spouse who is or was a member of the military can present some truly unique challenges. For this reason, it's almost always best to hire an experienced military divorce attorney to help sort through the more convoluted
Understanding Common Divorce Terms
The divorce process if full of legal jargon and many divorce terms can lead to confusion during an already challenging time. Here, we give a general overview of common divorce terms to help provide some clarity. These divorce terms are broken down into three major categories: children, finances and property,
Talking to Your Child About Divorce
It will be challenging, it is likely to be emotional, and chances are you are dreading it. How to tell your children that you are getting divorced and the approach you to take in discussing this major and often heart-wrenching family shift matters and it will have real impact. The following