When there is a child support order in Texas, the amount is based on several factors including the income of the parent who will be paying it and the child’s needs. The goal is to serve the child’s best interests. However, there are times when a parent needs to ask...
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An overview of Texas cocaine laws
Texas law prohibits you from carrying, using or trying to sell cocaine. If you are convicted of such a crime, you may be subject to a variety of penalties, such as jail or prison time and a fine. The exact structure of your sentence would likely depend on how much...
Your co-parenting schedule for the summer
Co-parenting in Texas can be full of challenges, especially when planning children's summer activities. With school out of session, parents must balance work, personal time and parenting duties. However, by proactively establishing a summer co-parenting schedule, you...
Divorce and your medical practice in Texas
Divorcing when you're a doctor is a difficult process that can easily turn into a legal battle over financial assets. Your priority lies in maintaining the value of your Texas medical practice. The legal and financial aspects of this type of divorce are not apparent...
Navigating military divorces and retirement benefits in Texas
Serving in the military can come with some benefits like pension plans, health insurance and retirement benefits. If you got married before joining the armed forces or while in the military, according to Texas law, your spouse has a right to part of your military...
Navigating child support after a military divorce in Texas
When one or both spouses are active duty military personnel, in the National Guard or reservists, divorce often presents a unique set of challenges that normal civilians in Texas don't have to face. One of these challenges is the process of determining and calculating...
What are the laws on embezzlement in Texas?
Don't underestimate the complexity of Texas's embezzlement laws. It's all too easy to be overwhelmed if you're facing embezzlement charges or aren't sure if you're liable in a situation. Embezzlement and Texas law The laws that relate to embezzlement in Texas are...
Drug possession conviction consequences
Texas takes all types of drug crimes seriously. If you’re facing possession charges, your life can drastically change even if you’re not convicted. It’s important to know the consequences you could face for a conviction. What is drug possession? Drug possession is a...
What is mail fraud?
Are you facing mail fraud charges in the state of Texas? This is a serious offense and the penalties can be severe. If convicted, you can face fines as well as a long term of imprisonment. Mail fraud has traditionally been one of the most common crimes that fall under...
Texas foster care system is not fostering care
When the Department of Family and Protective Services removes children from their homes, the moves are supposed to be in the best interest of the children. However, the reality is that more problems often await the children due to the number of children in state...
