The mediation process is all about compromise and cooperation. Parties who disagree on some significant matter can either have a direct meeting facilitated by a professional mediator or attend separate meetings with a mediator who will shuttle back and forth between...
Has your divorce turned you into a victim of parental alienation?
If you are going through a divorce, your top concern is undoubtedly the emotional well-being of your children. While divorce certainly can take a toll on any child's psyche, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can take steps to minimize the emotional fallout your...
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...
What Are The Penalties For Multiple DUIs In Texas?
Some people may not realize how serious getting a DWI really is. The consequences can be quite severe and have lasting impacts on your life. You might not also realize that the penalties for DUIs increase with multiple charges. A first offense is harsh but each...
Some children are happier after their parents’ divorce
Often, divorce gets stereotyped as something that is universally bad for the children involved. People talk about staying together for the kids because they don’t want to see their children’s lives negatively impacted by their decisions. The problem with this (as...
Was your firing a wrongful termination?
In today’s world of “at-will” work, it seems like your employer can fire you for just about any reason at all, but that’s an illusion. Employers don’t exactly have to have a good reason to let you go from your job -- but they cannot fire you for an illegal one. If...
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...
It’s probably not a good idea to engage in field sobriety tests
When a police officer pulls you over, he or she may suspect you of drunk driving. Perhaps you had a drink on your way home and your breath smells like alcohol. Maybe you were weaving or forgot to use a turn signal. Regardless of the reason why the officer pulled you...
You may face a more serious DUI charge than you think
Any type of criminal charge could have significant and lasting effects on a person's life. However, in some cases, charges could be more severe than others. For instance, you may initially think that the DUI charge brought against you is of the standard variety, only...
Getting your parenting plans together before school’s out
Whether you and your ex get along well, or you struggle to make your parenting schedule work, summer may be the real test of your commitment to put your children first. When school is out, all the hard work to maintain a healthy, predictable routine may go right out...