As a parent, you always want what is best for your child. This might feel like a simple and automatic action; however, when a divorce is looming, this can feel like a complex and difficult task. A child custody dispute can be a taxing and lengthy legal matter to...
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How to act if you are arrested
Being stopped by the police is often a confusing and scary experience and being arrested is usually even worse. Police need reasonable suspicion to stop you and probable cause to arrest you. This means they must have reason to believe that a crime was committed, is...
If DFPS shows up at my house, do I have to let them in?
Being a parent is complicated, hard and it can be scary. This is especially true if the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services comes knocking. One common question is whether parents are obligated to allow DFPS into their homes. Understanding DFPS’s role...
What does a disorderly conduct charge mean to a minor?
If you are a minor in Texas facing a disorderly conduct charge, or the parent of one, it is crucial to understand the implications and potential consequences. Disorderly conduct encompasses a range of behaviors that can disrupt public peace or offend others in public...
Protecting your parental rights when CPS intervenes
As a parent, when anything even slightly wrong involves your children, you are likely amassed with a wide range of emotions. Thus, when your parenting, the parenting of the other parent or the safety of your child are called into question, it can quickly turn into an...
5 ways to address reliability of the prosecution’s witnesses
When you’re charged with a criminal offense, the prosecution is probably hinging a lot of its case on the strength of witness testimony. Someone may claim they saw you commit the act in question, or a witness might provide testimony demonstrating that you possessed...
Can I take my kid to Disney World without my ex’s consent?
It is that time of year again when we are constantly seeing advertisements for Disney World, and when they have a lot of sales on tickets, gift cards, etc. And, for parents, there is a strong desire to go, but for those that are co-parenting, do you need to get the...
Spousal maintenance in Texas
While many couples rely on income from both spouses to support their families financially, some couples choose to primarily rely on one spouse’s income. However, if the couple chooses to get a divorce, the higher-earning spouse may have an easier time maintaining the...
Co-parenting and creating a holiday schedule that works for you
The holidays are often depicted as a joyful time when we look forward to gatherings with family and friends. But for divorced parents, the joy can quickly be pulled away from this time of year when there are disagreements about the holidays and where the children will...
What are Miranda rights?
If you have ever watched TV shows or movies involving the police, then you’ve likely come across Miranda rights. It’s the part where the officer says, “You have the right to remain silent,” etc. The police are required to read them to people in custody before...