When families in Texas are dealing with child custody issues, the tensions can run high. After all, whether the couple is going through a divorce or was never married to begin with, child custody is probably the one issue that seems to be the most important as family...
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Drunk driving defense options
Preparing a strong criminal defense to drunk driving charges is important. Any driver who has been accused of drunk driving is facing serious potential consequences and penalties as a result and should be familiar with the drunk driving defense options available to...
Who qualifies for spousal maintenance in Texas?
Going through divorce means change, and this change often extends well-beyond the personal and social aspects of a person’s life. Often, the livelihoods of both parties are disrupted. One party may have depended on their ex-spouse’s income during marriage and may be...
Texas to allow electronic service of divorce papers
The Texas Supreme Court is set to enable the public to serve or be served court papers via the internet, e-mail, or social media like Facebook or Twitter. The order allows service of divorce papers via the internet or social media so long as a lawyer can show that...
What are the three standardized field sobriety tests?
If you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Texas, in addition to a Breathalyzer test, police may ask you to perform a field sobriety test. We have all seen a variety these tests depicted on television and in movies, but there are only three tests that are...
Enforcing visitation in Texas
If you and your spouse are splitting up, you may find that determining child custody arrangements is the most difficult part of the divorce process. In many cases, one parent is named the primary custodial parent who is responsible for the raising the child on a daily...
How is pension divided in a military divorce?
There are many members of the military in Texas and their service is greatly appreciated by civilians. The sacrifices these families make can be tremendous and many of these service members receive a military pension. When a military family determines they are no...
Important points about child support modification in Texas
Texas family law cases can be difficult; disputes may happen while the case is in progress or after it has been completed. An example of the latter is with child support if the custodial parent who receives child support or the non-custodial parent who pays it wants...
What is grey divorce?
Across Texas and in other parts of the United States, divorces involving couples who have been married long-term are on the rise. Divorce can be one of the hardest challenges a couple can face, but it's sometimes inevitable for couples who have grown apart after...
Texas family court enforcement
For families living in Texas and other parts of the United States, it can be incredibly frustrating whenever a former spouse or co-parent of a child refuses to follow a court-mandated visitation or child support order. Individuals who find themselves in this difficult...
