When you file divorce papers, it is not an exaggeration to say that your life is about to change in many ways. From your financial standing to how much time you can spend with your kids, the end of your marriage represents significant changes for you. One of the most...
Year: 2019
Get a DWI in Texas? Know what to expect from the process
If you are facing DWI charges in Texas, you know there are various things at stake, including your right to drive and your personal freedom. You understand that you can and should fight back against the charges you are facing, but you may feel overwhelmed by the...
8 signs your marriage might be over
An unhappy marriage can affect every other relationship you have. If you and your spouse have been unhappy for a while, you may be trying to figure it out through counseling. Perhaps you are seeing a counselor on your own to make sense of your discontentment. What are...
Know your rights if asked to take a field sobriety test
Nothing can put a damper on your travel time quite like a Texas police officer pulling you over in a traffic stop. If you were already having a bad day, an unexpected traffic stop might just be the final straw that causes your stress monitor to short circuit. While...
Are you at risk of a suspended or revoked license?
When a police officer pulled you over, you may have expected that the worst-case scenario would be that you got a ticket for speeding or for having a taillight out. Unfortunately, your mind did not picture the actual worst-case scenario you could face because you...
Divorce, retirement and preserving your financial future
Divorce is a difficult process, and it can be especially difficult for people who are closer to retirement age. Gray divorce is a term used to describe a divorce involving two people who are over the age of 50. Over the last few decades, the number of gray divorces...
Don’t count on that roadside breath test to be right
When police pull you over and suspect you of drunk driving, they may ask that you participate in field sobriety tests and a roadside breath test. They present these options with such authority that you may participate, and when the breath-testing machine indicates...
How can you draft a parenting plan that will work long-term?
One of the most important things that parents want to do after divorce is protect the interests of their children. As a parent, you understand how critical it is to provide as much continuity of lifestyle as possible and reduce the emotional strain they experience...
How do felony convictions affect non-citizens?
Coming to Texas from another country may have been a goal of yours since you were a child. You may have believed that coming to the United States would allow you to build a better life, and for a time, you may have found that life. Now, you face a difficult situation...
How could you defend against Texas drug possession charges?
Though federal law applies in many cases relating to drug-related activities, each state has specific laws as well. Because these laws, charges and potential punishments differ from area to area, it is important that anyone accused of a crime gains information on how...