How to Prepare for Post-Divorce Life
If you are considering a divorce or are in the initial stages of divorce, your focus may be largely focused on getting through the divorce process. This makes total sense and there is likely to be a lot on your place. While taking care of yourself before and during a divorce...
Domestic Violence Laws in Texas: Understanding the Consequences and Resources
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals and families across the United States, including the state of Texas. To address this problem, Texas has implemented a comprehensive set of domestic violence laws aimed at protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable. In this article, we will delve into the consequences...
Navigating Child Custody Disputes in Texas: Tips for Parents
Child custody disputes are emotionally challenging and legally complex, but understanding the process and knowing how to navigate it is essential, especially for parents in Texas. Texas family law can be quite distinct from other states, so it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations specific to the...
When to Call A Criminal Attorney
Whether you see them coming or catch you off guard, being in the midst of criminal charges can be daunting. Knowing when you should see the assistance of a criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in preserving your rights and protecting your freedom. Let’s take a look at some of the times...
What is Bail?
You’ve likely heard of bail and have a vague notion of what bail is. If you are ever held in custody as an accused person waiting for their court appearance, however, bail will likely become a very important subject of which you will want to know much more. Here, we’ll discuss bail basics...
Step-Parent Adoption Process
The step-parent relationship can be a special one. Step-parents can play a big role in a child’s life and can often develop a relationship as solid as anyone held by the child and one of their biological parents. In fact, many step-parents wish to pursue the adoption of a step-child to legally recognize...
Requesting a Child Support Modification
Child support orders are based largely on the income of the parents and the needs of the child. Of course, over time, these are things that can change a great deal. If your circumstances have changed, you may be able to request a child support modification reflecting those changed circumstances. In fact, the sooner...
How Can Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody Determinations?
Domestic violence can have a significant impact on children. It is no wonder then that domestic violence can also have significant impacts on child custody determinations. After all, the best interest of the child standard is the guiding star in these types of court decisions. A family law judge will make custody determinations...
Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce
Things to Consider When Drafting Your Prenuptial Agreement
If you have pending nuptials, perhaps you should consider a prenuptial agreement. After all, there a variety of benefits to having a prenuptial agreement in place. For starters, it can lay a solid foundation for your marriage. Many people fail to acknowledge the fact that, in putting a prenuptial agreement in place, both parties...