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Rockwall Family Law Blog
If police ask me questions at a traffic stop, do I have to talk?
Being pulled over by police in Texas can be intimidating, and this intimidation is only amplified if the police start asking you questions, especially questions about the crime they suspect you of committing. However, in the U.S., under circumstances you have the...
How is spousal support determined in Texas?
Spousal maintenance, of alimony, can be a hot button issue during divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to know how spousal maintenance is determined in Texas. Either spouse can make a request for spousal maintenance and the spouses can agree...
Grounds for divorce in Texas
It is hard to go through a divorce. A divorce marks the end of a relationship, and even if that relationship was strained at its end, it likely began as something special. When Texas residents choose to terminate their legal martial unions through divorce, they may...
Crime and the juvenile brain
Crime is crime, no matter who does it, right? Maybe not say scientists. Juveniles have brains that are not fully developed. From ages five to 20 our brains are still growing. This means, according to neuroscientist B.J. Casey, that areas that control planning,...
Consequences of vandalism charges can be serious
Vandalism is a broad term that can cover a range of allegedly criminal activities. In Texas, vandalism is often associated with criminal mischief and graffitiing. This post will introduce these crimes and their consequences, but no part of this post should be...
How is child custody determined in Texas?
Child custody is determined by a host of factors that are evaluated by the family law court. Divorcing couples should be familiar with these child custody factors and how they can impact their child custody arrangement. How child custody is determined in Texas Child...
Drunk driver charged with smashing into sleeping girl’s bedroom
As most Texans realize, drunk driving is a serious crime in and of itself. What most Texans do not realize is how quickly an episode of drunk driving can become a serious crime. Whenever a person suffers a serious injury or is killed due to the actions of a drunk...
How can your ex interfere with your relationship with your child?
A messy divorce is an emotional nightmare for anyone in the Rockwall area, and if there are children involved, emotions can run even higher. After all, both parents often want to play a significant role in their child’s life post-divorce, leading to contentious child...
Stand your ground law under scrutiny in fatal shooting
Texas has a stand your ground law that allows people to use deadly force against someone else under certain circumstances. Although this law may be essential for a criminal defense, it has complicated the investigation of a fatal shooting in Austin on July 25. The...
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...
