Is Child Support Mandatory in Texas?
Child support can be a delicate subject, to say the least. While some people get distracted by sending payments to their former spouse or co-parent, it is important to remember that child support is put in place to help ensure that both parents are providing financial support to their child. After all, both parents...
Texas Adoption Process
Have you considered adoption? It can be a daunting process, but it may just be the most rewarding thing you do in your life! To help you out on your journey, we want to give you a bird’s eye view of the Texas adoption process.
Texas Adoption ProcessIf you have decided to move forward with...
What Drug Crimes are Felonies in Texas?
Drug crimes are a serious business. Texas has cracked down on drugs and prosecutors will show little mercy to those facing drug charges. Not all drug charges will be considered felonies, but many are. Felonies are more serious offenses than those at the misdemeanor level. They come with harsher penalties and can cause problems...
Can You Relocate When There is a Custody Order in Place?
What Qualifies as Assault in Texas
What Happens On Your First Texas DWI?
Texas means business when it comes to driving while intoxicated. The penalties are severe and the prosecutors will go after defendants with the full force and resources of the state. The consequences of being found guilty of driving while intoxicated (DWI) are serious, right from the start. This means that even if it is...
Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
There is really no other way to say it. Divorce is tough. It may be the toughest thing you have to go through. This can be true regardless of how amiable you are with your soon-to-be former spouse. It can be true regardless of how cooperative you both are during the divorce process. It...
What is Deferred Adjudication?
Violating Probation with a DWI
If you have been convicted of a crime in Texas, it is likely that part of your sentence will include a probationary period. Probation, also known as “community supervision, involves a period of you out in the community that is still monitored by the court through the assignment of a community supervision officer with...
Texas Parenting Plan Requirements
A parenting plan in Texas is a legal document which formally declares the rights and responsibilities of each parent with regard to their shared child. Other states refer to parenting plans as “custody agreements” as the plan itself details things like possession, conservatorship, and even child support. It is often the case that a...