Individuals facing criminal charges in Texas essentially have two options. They can plead guilty or they can take the case to trial. The decision to go to trial requires establishing a defense strategy. The defendant and their attorney must convince the courts that...
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What happens to marital property during a Texas divorce?
Most people contemplating divorce in Texas have a lot of questions about the process. They aren't familiar with state law and may worry about the potential outcome of divorce proceedings. They may seek information from the wrong types of sources. Perhaps a coworker...
3 important issues that can affect spousal maintenance in Texas
Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is one of the most challenging financial issues spouses may need to address when they divorce. In some marriages, spouses have vastly different economic circumstances. One spouse has more property than the...
Search and seizure issues in a routine traffic stop
When Texas motorists are pulled over by law enforcement, the Fourth Amendment protects them against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police officers cannot search their vehicles unless they have sound reasons. When the actions of police officers are...
Here’s what can happen with a first-time DWI conviction
In Texas, driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) can drivers and others on the road in danger, and they can wind up in jail. Drivers under age 21 are not allowed to drive with any trace of alcohol in their system. Legally intoxicated It is...
Using self-defense in a family dispute case in Texas
If you have lived with someone or are simply in a relationship, you know that arguments sometimes begin over some of the most trivial things you'll probably forget about in two days. The only thing you can do in such situations is to prevent it from causing a rift or...
The benefits of establishing paternity
Men in Texas who believe they have fathered a child may have questions. Whether or not there is any doubt in their minds if there is a biological relationship can matter. These are the ways paternity is established and the benefits of doing so. Establishing paternity...
Going through the stepparent adoption process can be beneficial
If you get married to someone in Texas who has children, you'll likely do all you can to make them feel part of your family. Choosing to go through the stepparent adoption process may also be a move you'd like to take. Making a stepchild legally yours can have several...
How retirement accounts are handled during a divorce in Texas
One of the more distressing activities during a divorce is the division of property and other financial assets. Like many states, Texas marital laws determine how assets are categorized and divided during divorce proceedings. How marital property is divided in Texas...
How Texas courts determine child custody
Child custody battles can be an exhausting emotional process for all parties involved. Like in many other states, the court's primary concern is the child's best interest in Texas. There are various factors that the court considers when deciding on child custody....