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What is an Order of Protection?

Posted on May 23, 2023

The fear experienced by victims of violence, stalking, or sexual abuse can linger for a long time, perhaps indefinitely, after a certain incident occurs. The threat of harm too can linger for quite a bit of time. That is why there are certain legal protections victims can have a court put in place. An...

Preparing for the Adoption Process

Posted on May 16, 2023

If you have decided to adopt, or are even considering adoption, it can be both an exciting and stressful time. After all, adoption leads to pivotal growth to a family. It is life changing in the most beautiful way. That being said, the ins and outs, the red tape and logistics, the wait...

Federal Criminal Charges

Posted on May 11, 2023

There are state crimes, and then there are federal crimes. Federal crimes are those crimes that violate federal law. They are tried at the federal court level and often involve much more serious penalties than those crimes tried at the state level. Crimes tried at the federal level are prosecuted with the backing of...

What Happens During Divorce Mediation?

Posted on April 27, 2023

It’s likely you’ve never heard a person describing their divorce as “pleasant.” Divorce can be best for everyone involved, but that does not mean it isn’t the signal of a major life shift and that can be difficult, to say the least. Divorce, however, does not have to be the all-out battle that is...

Common Defenses to a Texas DWI Charge

Posted on April 18, 2023

Have you been charged with a DWI in Texas? The State takes DWI and other offenses related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol very seriously. The potential penalties you face should you be charged with a DWI are severe and can have a lasting impact on life as you know it....

What to Include in Your Premarital Agreement?

Posted on April 12, 2023

Historically, premarital agreements may have gotten a bad rap. Mentioning putting one in place prior to a marriage was a sensitive subject to say the least. Nowadays, premarital agreements may still need to be approached with a sensitivity to the serious feelings involved, but so many more people view premarital agreements as a gateway...

Marital Misconduct and Divorce

Posted on March 28, 2023

While adultery is probably the thing that comes to mind most commonly when marital misconduct is mentioned, it is far from the only example of marital misconduct. After all, marital misconduct spans so much more than adultery and infidelity. Legally speaking, marital misconduct refers to any improper act perpetrated by one spouse against the...

Imputing Income in Texas Child Support

Posted on March 28, 2023

Parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support to their children. This is true regardless of whether the parents are married to each other or not. In the event that parents are not married, it is usually the noncustodial parent who will make monthly child support payments to the custodial parent in order...

Defenses to an Assault Charge

Posted on March 28, 2023

Did you know that assault is one of the most often committed crimes in the U.S.? In fact, even here in Texas, assault charges have increased in recent years. A serious charge, assault can have far reaching consequences beyond the initial fines and other penalties you may incur if your assault charge becomes an...

Tips for Reentering the Workforce After Divorce

Posted on March 13, 2023

The majority of marriages start off with both spouses pursuing their own careers and having their own streams of income. As the marriage progresses and children come along, the financial dynamic of the couple can drastically change. It still remains a pretty common practice for the lower wage earner to leave the workforce in...