Doing What Is Right For You
There are times when the police unexpectedly knock on your door. These situations have the potential to escalate quickly, despite your best intentions. You do not want your rights infringed upon, but you also do not want a bad situation to get worse. One thing you can...
Many people in the greater Dallas area have considerable money saved in a 401(k) or other retirement plan. This is true even if a person otherwise has little other wealth aside from a family home. Similar to other assets, those contributions to a retirement plan that...
Texas uses a separate juvenile justice system to correct children who have turned 10 but have not yet reached age 17. A child can wind up in the juvenile justice system if he commits a criminal act that could have otherwise landed him in jail but for his young age. A...
Most Texans who have a drivers’ license have heard the phrase “implied consent,” but very few understand exactly what the phrase means or how it could affect their right to drive. An understanding of the law may help a person avoid a damaging decision and preserve his...
Child custody can be a challenging topic to navigate during the holidays. Because emotions can already be running high during the holidays, it is helpful to be familiar with some tips to help parents navigate child custody disputes during the holidays. Useful tips to...
In Texas and across the nation, the holidays are often a time for travel. People will be visiting friends and family or simply taking a vacation with the time away from work or school. In some cases, they might use alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Every year,...
The holidays may inspire a single parent in the greater Dallas area to start thinking about whether he is satisfied with his child custody arrangement. Someone who is thinking about asking for a change should first examine her existing conservatorship, possession and...
People who come to the aid of others in difficult situations are usually saluted for their kindness. Occasionally, however, such generosity appears to be its own punishment, as a would-be good Samaritan in Dallas discovered when he offered a ride to a man who later...
The Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys recently awarded his team with a week off. According to reports, he implored his players to stay out of trouble, telling them to “be safe and be smart.” Unfortunately, not everyone got the message. Damontae Kazee, a safety for the...
Married couples may have children together, buy houses, grow bank accounts, retirement accounts and other types of financial accounts. They also buy vehicles, household goods and products needed for their homes. If the couple ends the marriage in a divorce, they will...
