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...
A person’s past mistakes can continue to haunt them even after they have paid for their poor decisions. For example, criminal convictions often interfere with your efforts to find a good job or housing. A prior criminal history may also impact your child custody...
There are many reasons why you and your spouse may desire an uncontested divorce. You may share children and recognize how any conflict between the two of you can lead to serious issues for the kids. On the other hand, perhaps it is the cost of divorce that has you...
When a police officer conducts a traffic stop, the outcome of that stop may depend on the evidence that the officer discovers. For instance, an officer may pull someone over for driving with their headlights off, but then he or she may find that the driver is...
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,...