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When Family Law Matters Overlap with Criminal Accusations
When Family Law Matters Overlap with Criminal Accusations

If you are engaged in a family law matter such as a divorce or custody dispute, a criminal allegation only adds complexity to an already tumultuous situation. As an attorney experienced in both family law...

Texas to Enact a “Ride Sober” Campaign for Labor Day
Texas to Enact a “Ride Sober” Campaign for Labor Day

In an attempt to reduce the number of highway accidents near the Labor Day holiday, a campaign in Texas called “Ride Sober or Get Pulled over” runs from August 19 to September 7. This campaign...

What to Know About DWI Law in Texas
What to Know About DWI Law in Texas

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is killed every 20 minutes in a drunk driving accident on state roads or highways. State law says that it is illegal to operate a motor...

Why Child Support Orders Might Be Changed
Why Child Support Orders Might Be Changed

Texas law generally requires noncustodial parents to pay child support to custodial parents. However, if a child spends more time with a noncustodial parent than the custodial parent, it may be necessary to modify an...

Seeking a Financial Planner During a Divorce
Seeking a Financial Planner During a Divorce

Financial issues between spouses are the primary cause of approximately 22% of divorces. A Texas resident going through a high-asset divorce may want to consider hiring a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) to navigate the...

Traffic Stop in Texas Leads to Drug Seizure
Traffic Stop in Texas Leads to Drug Seizure

A routine traffic stop on the night of July 12 led to the discovery and seizure of about 78 pounds of marijuana according to a report from the Chamber’s County Sheriff’s Office. The 37-year-old Washington...

A Report Notes Problems with Child Protective Services
A Report Notes Problems with Child Protective Services

Protecting the welfare of a child sometimes rests with the state. The home and living conditions for a child might prove too dangerous for them to remain there, so the state of Texas takes custody...

Understanding Criminal Law and Charges of Public Intoxication
Understanding Criminal Law and Charges of Public Intoxication

In Texas, alcohol-related criminal allegations are often linked to driving under the influence. However, people can be confronted with other charges related to being intoxicated. That includes public intoxication. While this might not sound as...

Making Sure Not to Harm Legal Rights During Divorce
Making Sure Not to Harm Legal Rights During Divorce

In some cases, Texas spouses going through a divorce can be their own worst enemy in making things more difficult for themselves legally. They must think of the big picture and avoid doing things that...

How to Manage Work During the Divorce
How to Manage Work During the Divorce

A Texas divorce does not freeze the rest of the spouse’s life in place until it is finalized. Instead, the person will still need to be a parent to their children and an employee at...