A man convicted of smuggling 200 pounds of marijuana by airplane received a sentence of three years in federal prison on Sept. 22. Authorities also seized the 65-year-old man's 1969 Piper Comanche and imposed a $5,000 fine. Law enforcement apparently targeted him...
Why divorce rates are higher for bartenders and flight crews
The likelihood of going through a dissolution of marriage is higher for Texas couples employed in the nightlife, travel, entertainment, and aviation industries. According to an extensive data research study published by FlowingData.com, divorce rates are more...
Importance of consistency for children after divorce
Divorce is hard on both parents and kids in Texas. When children are forced to adapt to living in two separate households, their lives can be made easier by parents who are willing to communicate and keep some level of consistency and predictability between each...
What steps may go into a contested divorce?
For you and many other Texas residents, the inability to agree on various issues may have caused your marriage to spiral downward. Over time, you may have come to realize that the best course of action to end the constant disagreement would be to file for divorce....
Successful parenting with an uncooperative ex
Texas parents who are divorced might face a challenge of co-parenting with an uncooperative, or toxic, ex. They might ask themselves if it is possible to successfully co-parent with that type of ex-spouse. The answer to this is that there are certain things they can...
Ensuring that spousal support is tax deductible
When couples divorce in Texas, courts often order the higher-earning spouse to pay alimony. While paying spousal support may seem unpleasant, the payments are tax deductible as long as they adhere to the rules set by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS allows a...