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...

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The collateral consequences of criminal conviction
If you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing, then you’re probably on pins and needles thinking about what the future has in store for you. This is understandable given that the prosecution is probably threatening you with the harshest penalties allowed under the...
DWI/DUI charges and penalties in Texas
Although everyone understands that drinking and driving is an extremely dangerous practice, it doesn't stop people from drinking and then getting behind the wheel on many occasions. If a person gets behind the wheel with alcohol in their blood, they are risking their...
What happens to pets in a divorce?
Couples face many issues when they end their marriage. For some, one of the most emotionally challenging issues concern the family pet. However, Texas law does not specifically address the issue of who gets the family pets in a divorce. Pet custody and visitation...
How long will my child be in a juvenile justice center?
Going through the criminal process because your child is charged with a crime can be a terrible experience for Texas parents. When your child is convicted of a crime, they may be sent to a Texas Juvenile Justice Department secure facility. It is understandable to...
How do I know when divorce is the right choice?
If you are in an unhappy marriage, you are likely thinking about divorce. However, while movies and television shows make divorce a dramatic decision, Rockwall, Texas, couples often struggle over whether to divorce or work it out. Abuse If there is abuse in the...
When can judges order parents to have joint custody?
During a marriage, each spouse usually assumes different roles in their parenting responsibilities. How they do this during the marriage may not be something they think about on a daily basis, but it can become very important if the couple goes through a divorce....
Husband indicted for slipping abortion medicine into wife’s drink
Under Texas law, assault can take many forms. The recent indictment of a Houston man for assault based on allegations that he slipped an abortion-inducing medication into his wife’s drink offers an example how far the law can reach. The facts According to court...
Can you argue self-defense in your violent crime case?
A domestic dispute can quickly become heated, leading to a harsh exchange of words, maybe some shoving, and, in the worst cases, physical strikes. In instances involving physical aggression, the police are probably going to be called, which means that you could end up...
What happens if my child is adjudicated for delinquent conduct?
Finding out your child is being charged with a crime is a difficult experience. You do not want your child’s entire future to hang in the balance simply due to a youthful mistake or lack of judgment. At the end of the adjudication process, your child will face one of...