In 2020, the Air Force made a change to the way it determined duty assignments. Non-custodial parents who have a document from the court will have that taken into consideration. This is big news for Air Force personnel in Texas and around the country. An important...
How does domestic violence affect child custody in Texas?
Texas state law defines domestic violence as physical or emotional violence toward a family member. This includes threats of harm, sexual assault, mental abuse and physical abuse. Pinching, shoving and restraining a person when they are trying to get away are physical...
Texas laws on open containers
Many people in El Paso, Texas, think that DUI laws only pertain to driving, but it can also include open containers. If a police officer finds an open container in a vehicle, the driver could get charged with driving while intoxicated. Open container laws and...
Overvew of military pensions in a divorce
Texas divorce cases involving a spouse who is or was a member of the military can present some unique and complicated issues. Among these matters is addressing a military pension during a divorce. General rules regarding military pensions and divorce The general rules...
Will drug charges jeopardize a college student’s enrollment?
As a high school senior in El Paso, getting into college is probably one of the biggest things on your mind right now. Getting accepted into one of Texas' many colleges and universities is very competitive. Besides highlighting every positive thing about your...