Are you worried about your child’s well-being under your current custody order? If so, it might be time to start thinking about modification. But what does that entail? Let’s look at it a little more closely. When is modification warranted? There are a lot of...

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Will I lose my driver’s license if I’m arrested for DWI?
Being arrested for driving while intoxicated is no joke. A DWI arrest can lead to civil and criminal penalties, including the suspension of your driver’s license. What is the Administrative License Revocation Program? The Administrative License Revocation Program...
Ways co-parents can make the transition back to school easier
Back-to-school time can be hard on some children even if they are excited to see all of their friends again. Schedules will be changing and there is much less time for recreation and relaxation. The children and parents will also be receiving a lot of new information...
Is it better to resolve a divorce in court or out of court?
Divorce is a legal process, but that doesn't mean every divorce is decided by a judge after a trial. In fact, most divorces are resolved out of court through some form of negotiation between the parties. Negotiation There are several ways to accomplish this. One...
Were my child’s rights violated with a statement or confession?
It is easy for both to make mistakes when dealing with law enforcement and criminal allegations. There is a different set of rules for arrested juveniles. These are designed to protect them. Police might use various tactics to get a statement or confession. These...
Is there a difference between assault and battery?
When people are charged with any type of crime in Texas, they should expect a vigorous prosecution effort to attempt to secure a conviction against them. Prosecutors may be even more zealous in cases involving violent crime charges because there is an alleged victim...
Cellphone records and your constitutional rights
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides all of us with some of our most important protections in the criminal justice system. Among other things, the Fourth Amendment provides that the people should be safe from unreasonable search and seizure....
How juvenile justice differs from the adult criminal justice system
When a juvenile is accused of committing a crime, it can alter their life forever. Young people and their parents should be familiar with the rights that accused juveniles have that can provide important protections for them. Rights of accused juveniles The criminal...
Many charges related to child abuse are felonies
Parents in the greater Dallas area know the difficulties involved with raising or caring for children. It is especially difficult when one considers how easy it is to get frustrated with kids, probably a big fear many Texas parents face is getting accused of child...
Alimony doesn’t have to wait until after the divorce is final
You’ll have a lot to deal with when you go through a divorce. The issues which come up will vary from one marriage to another, but those issues can impact you both emotionally and financially. And in some cases, the financial issues will appear as soon as the decision...