If you're filing for divorce after being married for several years, you probably have no idea where to begin. It's hard to determine which assets are marital properties and which assets are separate properties. Luckily, an attorney might be able to help you figure out...
Texas Family Law And Criminal Law Blog
Police in Texas say house was used to grow psychedelic mushrooms
Media outlets in Texas have reported that two men were taken into custody and significant quantities of illegal drugs were seized when narcotics investigators from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover drug buy and then searched two homes...
Supreme Court cop case hinges on seizure law
Just when a person transitions from an innocent bystander to a viable criminal suspect or person of interest whom police may "seize" could be decided in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case. Due to car jackings and violent assaults, many people who otherwise would be...
What happens after a CPS report is filed in Texas?
When someone files a report with Child Protective Services, or CPS, the organization is legally obligated to investigate the claim. However, that doesn't mean that the organization is out to harm the parents or take them to court over false claims. An investigation is...
Issues to consider when creating a transportation plan
Ideally, the question of who will bring your child to and from a child exchange will be answered in a custody agreement. Doing so may eliminate the need to ask a Texas judge to resolve the issue for you. It is also important to specify where the exchange will occur...
Why divorced parents need to figure out a transportation plan
Once a couple in Texas has finalized the visitation rights, their next step should be figuring out a visitation plan. Both parents will have to figure out how to transport the child back and forth for visits. In more extreme cases, they might have to decide how to pay...
Parental rights during a CPS visit
Individuals in Texas should be aware of their rights during a Child Protective Services investigation. When a CPS agent arrives at their house, parents have the right to deny them entry. However, this typically only delays — not prevents — the investigation. Rather...
Texas to enact a “Ride Sober” campaign for Labor Day
In an attempt to reduce the number of highway accidents near the Labor Day holiday, a campaign in Texas called "Ride Sober or Get Pulled over" runs from August 19 to September 7. This campaign aims to disperse information about the risks of driving while intoxicated....
What to know about DWI law in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is killed every 20 minutes in a drunk driving accident on state roads or highways. State law says that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher. However, it's...
Why child support orders might be changed
Texas law generally requires noncustodial parents to pay child support to custodial parents. However, if a child spends more time with a noncustodial parent than the custodial parent, it may be necessary to modify an existing support order. Payments related to that...