When someone is convicted of a drug offense, the result can be fines, community service, probation and even jail time. Over time, professionals noticed that many offenders were serving their jail time, leaving and returning very quickly. Rather than continue a path...
Drunk driving and the legal definition of intoxication
When it comes to drunk driving, you need to take a number of factors into consideration. First of all, you should realize that some people find themselves facing these charges even though they have a very small amount of alcohol in their system. It is important to...
How do you talk to your kids about divorce?
Divorce is one of the most difficult things that a family can go through in Texas. It is not easy for parents, and it can be even more difficult for their children. In the event of a divorce, one of the questions many parents have is what to tell their children about...
What do you know about community service?
After Texas police convicted you of a DWI, you have penalties to navigate. You must serve community service, but what does that mean? United States Courts break down how courts implement community service. Understand how to meet your obligations and move on with your...
What do you know about the monetary advantages of divorce?
While navigating divorce, you must also navigate your fears and anxieties about ending a marriage. What do you have to look forward to? WTOP News explores several monetary advantages that divorce brings. Ending your marriage could do more for your life than you think....
Gray divorce rates are rising
Even though the divorce rate in Texas is relatively stable, the number of "gray divorces" is on the rise. This is when couples end their marriage later in life. There are a number of factors behind this increase in divorce. Couples may have little in common when the...
Spending time with children who live more than 100 miles away
Even if you live more than 100 miles away from your children and the parent they usually live with, Texas law recognizes your desire to spend time with them. Standard Possession Orders outline specific rules that both parents must follow if they cannot reach an...
Child custody and duty assignments for airmen
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...
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...
