There are many different criminal charges that people could face in Texas. Impaired driving, drug offenses and domestic violence are among some of the more common allegations brought against people in the Lone Star State. A surprising percentage of those accused of...
It is human nature to try to generalize and simplify matters. Doing so makes complex and stressful issues seem more accessible. People often share generalized information with each other in an attempt to be helpful. For example, many people in Texas may already know...
Those facing family law challenges often worry about their parental rights. The more heated disputes between spouses become, the greater the possibility that one adult might try to diminish the parental rights of the other. Parents who have criminal records sometimes...
Police officers often search for evidence when they’re investigating a crime. Anyone who’s facing interactions with police officers should ensure they understand their rights as they relate to these searches. An important point to remember is that any evidence that’s...
Co-parenting is an arrangement that requires both parents to act in the best interests of the children while working as a close parenting team. This type of parenting isn’t appropriate for everyone because of it’s typically not suited for high-conflict situations. For...
Traffic laws in Texas make it a crime to choose to drive when someone knows that they have had too much to drink. It is also technically against the law to operate a motor vehicle with an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC) regardless of someone's performance...
High-conflict parenting after divorce or a nonmarital separation can significantly impact children. When parents engage in ongoing disputes, communication breakdowns or aggressive confrontations, the home environment can become a source of stress and anxiety rather...
Being stopped for a traffic infraction is stressful enough. However, the moment that you realize that you’re suspected of driving while intoxicated (DWI), your stress may go into overdrive – and that can make you nervous enough to say things you shouldn’t. When you're...
A charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas is serious business. If you’re convicted, you will be facing jail time, fines, a suspended driver’s license and more – and the penalties only go up for each subsequent offense. However, it’s the collateral...
Ideally, couples who get divorced opt to divide the assets that they own equitably. The property division process doesn’t always go smoothly, which is why the courts may become involved. Couples are required to disclose what assets they own to the court as they work...
