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...
How to protect your business from a divorce
Texas law considers your assets and debts as marital property. However, there are a few ways to protect your assets, such as creating a prenuptial agreement and limiting your spouse's involvement in your business. If you don't have a prenuptial agreement, try...
A summary of Texas drug charges
Any time a Texas resident is charged with a drug-related crime, the state laws will determine their punishment. If you've been charged with drug crimes in Texas, there are various factors that can influence whether or not you go to jail and how much you pay in fines....
Drunk driving during the holiday season
Drunk driving accidents kill more than 10,000 road users in Texas and around the country each year, and a disproportionate number of them take place during the holiday season. Thousands of people in the Lone Star state will attend Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve...
How do you divide up your 401(k) during a divorce?
When a couple files for divorce, dividing up their 401(k) is one of the most complicated parts of property division. Do you have to split up your 401(k) evenly, or can you negotiate with your former spouse for a better deal? Here's what you need to know about dividing...
Youth Behind Bars: Juvenile Crime Stats in Texas
Our latest blog takes a look at where Texas stands regarding juvenile crime rates and how reformations have made an impact.
Social media’s immigration trap
If you’re an immigrant, you probably have a certain amount of understandable anxiety about the possibility of deportation. No matter what your immigration status, an arrest for something simple or a case of mistaken identity can put you in the hands of Immigration and...
A DWI charge can have an adverse impact on your future
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that somebody dies or receives injury in an alcohol-related crash every 20 minutes statewide. In light of this, it may not come as a surprise that the state of Texas is strict when it comes to addressing alcohol-related...
