People arrested for impaired driving in Texas might assume that they will only face minor penalties. Such assumptions are common particularly when people face the first real criminal charge of their lives. However, people sometimes also fail to recognize how serious...
It is common for one spouse to want to get a divorce, while the other does not. You may find yourself in a situation where your spouse refuses to talk about divorce, will not cooperate with the process, and even refuses to respond to the divorce petition itself. They...
Drunk driving accidents are responsible for many deaths every year in Texas. For this reason, law enforcement has been given a host of legal powers to try and address the issue. Law enforcement is entitled to carry out traffic stops and make arrests, but these powers...
Many divorces in Texas are initiated because one spouse has done something that the other simply cannot tolerate. One spouse discovering that the other has cheated could be enough for them to want to end the marriage, for example. Whether someone conducted a long-term...
Talking to your kids about getting a divorce may be uncomfortable. You can plan what you will say and how to handle the talk but you don't know the questions they may raise. Kids can have tough questions concerning divorce. Thus, it's crucial to be ready. Here are...
Chances are you didn't plan to have a divorce conversation when you married your spouse. However, if you have determined your marriage is not working and are sure you want a divorce, you should have the talk. Regardless of your feelings toward your spouse, it's...
There are numerous restrictions on what individuals in Texas can and cannot do with alcohol. People need to be a certain age to legally possess and consume alcohol. There are rules that limit what they do after consuming alcohol while under its influence. One of the...
A prenuptial agreement can save a couple a lot of money and emotional stress in the event of a divorce. This contract outlines the financial terms of the marriage. It also separates personal property from marital property if the marriage comes to an end through...
Settling matters related to child custody can be relatively straightforward. Sometimes, co-parents can agree on suitable arrangements with little or no intervention from the family courts. Nonetheless, this isn’t how all custody cases go. If a judge needs to step in...
Police officers often arrest drivers for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses based on their performance at the wheel. When someone displays clearly impaired ability, police officers that witness their questionable driving skills may stop them and then later...