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...
For divorcing parents, the needs of their children tend to be the main priority. In Texas, custody is referred to as possession. Ideally, both parents will remain amicable and come up with a possession agreement that is in the best interests of the children. Where...
Police officers have a duty to keep their jurisdictions safe. Part of this involves trying to keep impaired drivers off the roads. One way they do this is by watching for signs of drunk driving. If they notice that something is amiss with a driver, they’ll conduct a...
Texas is a community property state, so that means property acquired during the marriage is usually marital property that is supposed to be divided 50/50 with your spouse. This includes any retirement assets you may have squirreled away over the years while you were...
Divorce is rarely problem-free. However, many couples make it much more harrowing than necessary. Understanding what some people do wrong can help you avoid their mistakes. Let’s look at some of the issues you should seek to avoid. Fighting over every last thing Do...
When you get married, you may have one large concern: your soon-to-be spouse seems to be struggling with debt. How do you prevent yourself from taking unnecessary debt if there’s a divorce? A prenuptial agreement is a binding contract that couples sign before...
People who are in the military are bound by rules and guidelines that civilians don’t have to follow. One of these is that parents in the military must have a family care plan on file with their commanding officer. This document doesn’t replace the parenting plan....
A Breathalyzer test is a handheld device that analyzes someone’s breath for ethanol molecules in order to calculate their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Typically, these breath alcohol tests are requested by law enforcement after a traffic stop whenever the...
Using a personal drink container on your outings saves money and reduces waste. Although they are convenient and popular, the police know that reusable containers sometimes hide secrets. During DUI traffic stops, police officers may request or perhaps even demand to...
Children are naturally curious and inherently creative. They can create an adventure when all you really need to do is run a brief errand at the grocery store. They can find dozens of strange and difficult-to-answer questions about even simple issues, like family...