The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Divorce
Divorce is stressful even under the most amicable, honest, and open of circumstances. Throw in complex financial matters and spouses that are being less than forthright and transparent with critical pieces of information and things can get tumultuous fast, to say the least. Financial matters can be some of the most heated, contentious...
The Benefits of a Premarital Agreement
A prenup, prenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement often gets a bad name. People can have some very strong opinions of a premarital agreement and, commonly, these opinions are not favorable, to say the least. Premarital agreements, however, have many benefits that are often overlooked. A legally binding contract that can establish how spouses will...
What Are the Differences Between a Jury Trial and a Bench Trial?
Should you be facing the possibility of a criminal trial, you will need to decide whether or not you want a jury trial or a bench trial. The basic difference between the two is easy enough to state. A jury trial is when a criminal case is presented before a jury and the...
What Is a Plea Bargain?
While the focus on many shows about the criminal justice system may be on the courtroom battle, most criminal cases end up getting settled out of court, before the need for a full-blown trial. This is because the defendant and prosecutor have come to a plea bargain regarding the criminal defendant. What exactly...
Co-Parenting Struggles in the Time of Covid-19
Co-parenting can be difficult in the best of times. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and things can become exponentially more complicated and tough to handle. Know that you are not alone. Co-parents across the country have been faced with new and heightened challenges underscored by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here, we will not only...
How Is Paternity Established in Texas?
Paternity, in the legal sense, refers to a child’s legal father. Being the legal father of a child comes with important rights and responsibilities. In Texas, when parents are married to each other at the time the child is born, the husband is automatically established as the child’s legal father. His name will...
Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Should You Submit to a Breathalyzer Test in Texas?
If you are pulled over in Texas on suspicion of DUI/DWI, then you may be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Law enforcement officials administer such a test to driver’s whom they believe to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Some people may refuse to take a Breathalyzer test...
Factors Considered in Child Custody Cases
Divorce involves the resolution of several complex and, often, emotional issues. Spousal support, or alimony, needs to be addressed. Division of the marital property also needs to be resolved. One of the most difficult and personal issues that must be decided, however, is child custody. Even the most amicable of divorces can quickly...
Overview of White Collar Crimes
Crimes are categorized in a number of ways. Some are violent and some nonviolent. Sometimes crimes are referred to be level of severity such as a misdemeanor or felony. Other times crimes fall into other specific categories. Have you ever heard of a white collar crime? Here we go into more detail into what...