Doing What Is Right For You
Crimes involving weapons are a hot-button issue in Texas. While many want to reduce the number of violent crimes involving firearms, there is disagreement on how this goal can be achieved. One bill working its way through the Texas legislature attempts to address this...
Divorce in Texas is a complex process. There are many requirements that must be followed, and information that must be exchanged between spouses. This requires trust and the ability to communicate. Your divorce can become a nightmare if your spouse is a habitual liar....
Like other Texas parents, you are prepared to expect the unexpected. While this typically relates to the actions, interests and needs of the child, it could also mean encountering difficult, emotional and unexpected situations related to child custody during or after...
People in Texas are aware that it is illegal to drive while they are under the influence of alcohol. They are also probably generally aware that if the police suspect they are under the influence of alcohol they will be asked to take a breathalyzer test to determine...
Any child custody decisions must be based on the best interests of the child. Texas courts will consider each parent’s mental health as well as each parent’s ability to safely care for the child when making child custody decisions. Issues may arise when a parent has a...
Newly divorced Texas parents must get used to co-parenting and splitting time with their children. When you are negotiating your custody agreement, you will need to address how custody will work during special times of the year, such as summer. You and your co-parent...
Youthful indiscretions used to be a thing. We used to tell stories of dumb things we did as kids, and they had no effect on your adult lives. However, in our modern times, thanks to the Internet and social media, youthful Rockwall indiscretions rarely stay in the...
Teens sometimes commit acts that others find annoying or offensive. They may even sometimes fight with other teens. While these actions should be discouraged, do they ever rise to the crime of disorderly conduct? What constitutes disorderly conduct? Texas Penal Code...
If you are going through a divorce, you are probably feeling sad and a whole lot of other emotions that go along with such a significant event in your life. It is important to keep in mind that as emotional as it can be to let go, the process itself is actually really...
The divorce process can be especially painful if there are children involved. Many former couples find themselves disagreeing over where the child will live and how much time the child will spend with each of them. However, many parents come together to work out their...
