Not every marriage lasts a lifetime. While the overall divorce rate in Texas and across the country has reportedly been declining in recent years, it doesn't guarantee any married couple that their particular relationship will stand the test of time. You may be one of...
Year: 2018
Is mediation right for us?
There are times when a divorcing couple has little choice but to fight out their differences in court. This could be because there is a history of violence or control over one spouse, the couple has complex assets, or one spouse simply refuses to negotiate. However,...
A serious defense for various white collar crime charges
Criminal charges of any kind are a serious threat to your future and your freedom. Whether you are facing serious felony charges or accusations of misdemeanor criminal activity, it is in your best interests to take quick action to defend yourself and seek a beneficial...
Seeking temporary orders before your divorce
Whether you have been thinking about divorcing your spouse for months or your spouse recently dropped the bomb on you and asked for a divorce, there are certain actions you would be wise to take sooner rather than later to protect your rights. No matter how amicable...
How well you know your spouse may affect your legal status
Marrying a U.S. citizen and building a new life in Texas may have been simultaneously the most wonderful yet challenging time of your life. All newly married couples encounter challenges together, especially within the first couple of years of marriage. Adapting to...
ICE agent calls you by name on the street: Should you respond?
After arriving in Texas from another country of origin, you may have faced many challenges as you adapted to your new lifestyle. If you brought family to the U.S. with you, your challenges may have included helping them make friends and also how to cope with a...
Can divorce mediation work for me?
Divorce, though not an easy process to go through, does not have to be as dramatic as television shows and movies make it seem. Most couples do not need or want to fight things out in court. This is why many divorcing couples in Texas are choosing mediation to...
Things to know about supervised visitation
Perhaps you can recall a few incidents where you and your spouse got into some pretty volatile arguments. Maybe you had the best of intentions to simply talk through some problems the two of you were having at the time, and then things unexpectedly escalated into...
Could cancellation of removal help you stay in the country?
You may call the United States your home and feel that you belong here. You may have lived here for years, held a job and carried out other actions that made you feel as if this country held more of your life than your native country ever did. However, you may still...
Has a drug addiction lead to you or a loved one facing charges?
Many people can find themselves in situations in which they feel powerless. Someone or something may have control over them, and as a result, they can feel trapped and helpless. If you know someone with a drug addiction or have one yourself, you undoubtedly know the...