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...
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Tips for planning your summer custody schedule
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...
How do I pick a Rockwall juvenile crimes defense attorney?
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...
When do youthful transgressions become disorderly conduct?
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...
Dividing property in a Texas divorce
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...
Drafting a parenting plan in Texas
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...
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...