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Child custody and back-to-school season
With back-to-school season right around the corner, it’s safe to assume that you have a lot on your mind. In addition to personally preparing your children for the new school year, you may have questions and concerns regarding child custody and visitation. As daily...
What to do when Child Protective Services calls
Texans often feel responsible for making sure all children are safe. This is the stated core mission of the Child Protective Services and Child Care Licensing. They also explain that they use collaborative efforts with families and the communities they serve to...
Criminal defense options against DUI charges
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges. Drivers who are facing them should be prepared to defend themselves which requires familiarity with their criminal defense rights and the criminal defense options available to them. There are different approaches to...
Can I get spousal maintenance during my divorce?
Spousal maintenance can be important to resolve during the divorce process. It can also lead to disputes which is why divorcing spouses should understand how it is determined. Either spouse may make a request for spousal maintenance, however, it may be granted only in...
Age and its Impact on Texas Criminal Charges
There are many birthdays that are special over the course of a Texas resident’s life, but none is as monumental as one’s 18th birthday. That is because when a person turns 18, they are legally recognized as an adult. While many youths look forward to this age as a...
Divorce and your finances: Answer these questions
Regardless of how well prepared you are, divorce will change your financial circumstances in some way, shape or form. Fortunately, when you know what to expect, you can position yourself for success post-divorce. Here are some questions you can answer to better...
High bail set for Texarkana man charged with intoxication assault
A Texarkana man is facing bail of $300,000 in connection with his suspected involvement in a traffic collision in Texarkana on May 1. The 21-year-old suspect was allegedly speeding when he drove through a red light and collided with a Hyundai Santa Fe. The accident...
Modification of an order for child support in Texas
Many Texans who have completed a divorce case expect their lives to become calmer and less tumultuous. Unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and unexpected life changes often occur without warning. In cases that involve minor children, one or both ex-spouses often...
Suspected drunk driver kills three-year-old, injures three others
Most people in the Dallas area view drunk driving as an offense that is not significantly more serious than speeding or violating a traffic signal. This attitude often has tragic results. Drunk driving can quickly grow into a far more serious violation, as...
East Texas man charged with stimulus loan fraud
The huge amount of money available under the recently passed federal stimulus legislation was certain to tempt many people to cheat the system. In one of the first cases of this kind, a man from Maud, Texas, a small town just west of Texarkana, has been charged with...
