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How mental health difficulties can affect a divorce outcome
Psychological health often gets taken for granted, but mental illness is a major component of life for around half of adults in the US. It can impact employment, physical health, and most prominently, intrapersonal relationships, particularly romantic partnerships....
What happens to seized assets?
Sometimes during an arrest, a police officer may find cause to seize assets or property from the arrested individual. State laws dictate when and how police can seize assets and determine the distribution of the proceeds. Police primarily use these laws to take cars...
Guidelines for dealing with Child Protective Services
There is nothing quite as scary as a visit from Child Protective Services (CPS). When CPS visits only come alongside a report of child abuse. CPS officers likely believe the home is unsafe and will do what they must to protect any children present. These visits create...
Teenage offenses can lead to real-world issues later in life
The teenage years are a time of rebellion and experimentation. Most teens manage to make it through high school and into adulthood with only minor disciplinary issues, which means they will only face discipline at home or from the school they attend. Unfortunately,...
You have a right to see evidence of your innocence
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anyone accused of a crime has a right to see all the evidence that police and the government have that it tends to make the accused seem more innocent. That was 57 years ago, in 1963. The Court doubled down 22 years later, insisting...
Does mental illness lead to divorce?
There are countless reasons that a couple may make the difficult decision to end their marriage. But it might surprise you to learn that if you or your spouse are diagnosed with a mental illness, the chances of your marriage ending in divorce increases significantly....
The basics you should know before filing for a Texas divorce
Whether you've been married for a few months or a couple of decades, if you find yourself thinking that your marriage isn't healthy or happy, divorce may be in your future. Each state has its own rules about divorce, which is one reason why there are so many myths and...
Facing accusations of leaving the scene of an accident
The consequences of leaving the scene after you are involved in a crash in Texas can be unusually serious. The best thing to do is to stay at the scene and follow Texas laws for what you need to do following an accident. “Don’t Panic” is a familiar phrase because...
New law clears the way to leniency for first-time DWI offenders
The state of Texas could show first-time drinking and driving offenders some clemency with the passage of a new bill, but it doesn’t come without some caveats. The bill looks to give you a second chance after being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Before...
The 2 types of juvenile misconduct in Texas
Teenagers make mistakes–it’s a fact of life. Some kids have to learn lessons the hard way. Most parents would prefer that these mistakes don’t extend into legal trouble, but sometimes they do. If your child’s behavior has gotten them pickup by the police–or if you...
