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Pet Lovers: Do You Need a Pet-Nup?

Posted on January 20, 2020

Nationwide, 85 million families own a pet, according to a recent National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Pets are an important part of the family for many pet owners, offering unconditional love and companionship. Few pet owners have likely stopped to consider what might happen...

Your Business During a Divorce in Texas

Posted on January 15, 2020

Who will continue to run our business during a divorce? Currently, Texas is considered the number one state to start a small business, according to a study by WalletHub. With so many businesses flocking to the state, it is the sad reality that some of these business owners will go through a divorce. Any divorce...

What Constitutes Mail Fraud?

Posted on December 20, 2019

Mail fraud is one of the most commonly charged federal crimes. This is due to the fact that it is so broadly applicable. The penalties that await those convicted of mail fraud are severe. Large fines and up to 20-years imprisonment may be imposed. If the mail fraud involved benefits related to a presidentially...

What Are the Potential Challenges in a Stepparent Adoption?

Posted on December 17, 2019

Being a parent is full of joys and challenges. The unique role of a stepparent can present its own unique joys and challenges. A stepparent can fill an important and special role in the life of a child. It is only natural for a stepparent who has developed a bond with a stepchild to...

The Castle Doctrine as a Defense in Texas

Posted on December 12, 2019

What is the Castle Doctrine and when might it apply in a Texas criminal case?

Texas’ so-called Castle Doctrine has become a topic of interest for people across the country due to the widely followed criminal case against Amber Guyger. Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was charged with murder after shooting unarmed Botham...

Man Convicted of Killing Woman During 2010 Burglary Executed

Posted on November 18, 2019

In the State of Texas, burglary is the unlawful entering or remaining in a public or private structure with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault inside. To be convicted of burglary, it must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt that there was not only an unlawful entry, but that the defendant...

Divorce Among Retirees

Posted on November 14, 2019

How might divorce in your Golden Years impact your retirement?Divorce rates nationally are on the decline, with the exception of one group—Americans over the age of 50. Research conducted by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research reveals that the divorce rate among retirees has doubled over the past 20 years. While divorce...

Uncovering Hidden Assets During Divorce

Posted on November 11, 2019

Is your spouse concealing assets?Texas law requires that divorcing spouses disclose all relevant information regarding their assets, which includes any financial accounts, retirement assets, property, and the like. Assets that a spouse attempts to purposely conceal or transfer in order for the other spouse to be unable to claim them are called hidden assets....

Divorce Based on Abandonment in Texas

Posted on October 16, 2019

Why might I choose to file for divorce based on a fault ground?Forty years ago, the first no-fault divorce was granted in California. Prior to this time, couples seeking a divorce were required to list a valid ground for divorce, which often included adultery, abandonment, and cruelty. If one of these grounds did not...

Domestic Infant Adoption in Texas

Posted on October 11, 2019

What is the process to complete a domestic adoption in the state of Texas?Adoption can be a wonderful process, offering the adopted child a much-needed home while fulfilling the desire of the adopting parents to welcome a new child into their home. If you are considering adoption, one of the first steps in the...