Spousal support, also known as alimony, is not mandatory during the divorce. Rather, this monetary award is designed to help address financial difficulties that may arise following the divorce. If the divorce leaves one party in a financial downturn, the court may...
As much as you marry for love, when it comes to divorce, it's money you should focus on. That and the well-being of any children you have. Most people understand that you need to split your assets and work out any child support payments in a divorce. Yet there’s more...
When you and your child’s mother or father are unable to agree to custody terms or parenting time, you may need to have the state of Texas step in and create a custody agreement on your behalf. The state considers a wide variety of variables when deciding where your...
Alcohol and college have a strong association with one another. Many young adults have the opportunity to drink alcohol for the first time when they go away to school. Some of them may eventually need to drop out because they party more than they study. In rare cases,...
If you and your spouse are contemplating divorce, despite the fact that you are parents, Texas law allows the two of you to create your own custody order and parenting plan. If you fail to agree on the provisions of this all-important document, however,...
Many people feel uneasy when interacting with Texas law enforcement, and this is especially true during traffic stops. Even if you do not believe you did anything wrong, having those blue lights appear in your rear-view mirror may cause you anxiety. Yet, keeping your...
Marriage involves a long-term commitment between two people who will pool their resources and abilities to provide for their joint family unit. Whether you have children or not, the two of you will also have to share household maintenance expenses and practical...
When you face a DUI conviction for the first time, you may falsely believe that it is not a big deal because you had a clean record before this point. However, even one DUI conviction could end up permanently altering your life. This is especially true if you intend...
If your spouse has been financially unfaithful, you are probably itching to leave him or her behind and start the next phase of your life. You cannot move on until your divorce concludes, though. Regrettably, financial infidelity can both complicate your divorce and...
A DWI traffic stop can be upsetting, because you want to protect yourself and also want to make sure you don’t end up facing unfair charges. You don’t want to deal with the police—you just want to get home and avoid further issues. There are some things you can do to...