There is a chance that Texas police may one day want to talk to you as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. This may be true even if authorities have no reason to believe that you actually committed a crime. In some cases, it may be in your best interest to...
How can you co-parent with a difficult ex-spouse?
Co-parenting with a former spouse is rarely easy, even when you are both invested in making it work. However, when your former spouse has narcissistic tendencies, the co-parenting relationship becomes even more challenging. You and your ex must work together to raise...
Do drug convictions still threaten college financial aid?
Even though it can be a tremendous amount of fun, college also can be extraordinarily stressful. After all, not only must you keep up with your coursework, but you also may be away from home for the first time in your life. While there are healthier ways to cope with...
How can legal custody affect a child’s education?
When parents in Texas seek custody, they will be seeking two types. Legal custody refers to having decision-making power over a child’s upbringing. Physical custody refers to where the child will live. In some custody arrangements, one parent might have physical...
Do drug courts help offenders more than jail time?
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...