Financial stability post-divorce is a common concern, especially in high asset cases. Maintenance, or spousal support, plays a crucial role in ensuring financial security. As a trusted family law attorney in Texas, I help clients navigate the complexities of maintenance to secure fair and equitab...
Divorce can be especially challenging when children are involved, and even more so in high asset cases. Child custody matters are often contentious and emotionally charged. As a dedicated family law attorney in Texas, I focus on securing the best interests of your child during these difficult tim...
Divorce is never easy, but when significant assets are involved, the stakes are even higher. In Texas, the process of dividing high-value assets can be complex and daunting. As an experienced family law attorney, I understand these challenges and am here to guide you through them. High asset divo...
What is the Consequence of Refusing to Submit to a Test for BAC? Refusing to take a breathalyzer test in Texas can have serious consequences. Under Texas law, if you refuse to submit to a test for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), your driver's license is immediately confiscated, and you have only 15 ...
Consent Laws in Texas Are Clearly Defined As there has been a severe need for years to stipulate what consent is and how to address it in sexual assault cases, Texas law, as with several other states, has become more and more apparent. Victims have a right to protect themselves, and accused offen...
Modifying a Custody Arrangement As life changes, our needs and those of our children will change. Children will mature out of or into different activities, such as sports or other extracurricular activities, making existing custody arrangements no longer reasonable. Parent's lives change too, suc...
What is Family Violence? Family violence is “violence that occurs between family members, within households, or between dating partners,” according to the Attorney General of Texas. Family can mean those related by marriage or blood, foster children and foster parents, and people who co-parent. ...
What Does it Mean to Spank Your Child? It is common practice for parents to disagree on whether or not to use spanking as a form of discipline within the home. What may seem appropriate to one parent may seem harmful or wrong to another. If one parent, for example, was spanked as a child and feel...
What is an annulment? Most of us are familiar with divorce as that is a common option in our lives and has been for years. An annulment is a less popular option that several choose to pursue for many reasons. If you get a divorce, the action of the process doesn't erase the marriage. If you get a...
You Are Not Alone Unfortunately, you are not alone if you have been falsely accused of child abuse. When tempers flare and desperation takes over in child custody cases, sometimes false accusations will arise to avoid splitting time between parents after a divorce. Judges across all states will r...
What is a Protective Order in Texas? A protective order in Texas can be granted when a judge determines that there is evident danger or violence against one or more parties. Violence can include sexual, physical, or threats of violence. Orders of protection generally are standard in domestic viol...
Considering a Divorce in Texas? Individuals in some states may find that filing for divorce is relatively easy. In Texas, a dissolution of marriage needs to be based on a valid factor or set of circumstances to be granted. In Texas, there are seven grounds for divorce. This article will review ea...
Common Gun Charges in Texas A common gun charge in Texas is the illegal possession of a firearm. Unlawful possession refers to those who are ineligible to obtain or carry a gun and are found with one in their control. For example, a convicted felon must abstain from possessing a firearm for a set...
What is a Hit-and-Run Offense? A Hit-and-Run Offense occurs when an individual is involved in an accident and drives away from the scene. All drivers are legally obligated to ensure all parties are safe after an accident and that proper insurance information is exchanged. Avoiding this legal obli...
What Should I Do if I'm Charged With a Crime? One of the first things you should do immediately following being charged with a crime is to hire an experienced criminal attorney. You may not be familiar with your options, what your rights are, and, most importantly, what your options are for defen...
Stalking is defined as a pattern of malicious behavior that causes victims to fear for their safety. Isolated incidents are not considered stalking. The pattern of unwanted advances or forms of communication initiates the stalking title. For example, if you receive several texts, phone calls, or ...
As with any child custody case, the courts will review each parent's background, including their criminal background. The bottom line is that the courts will always make the best decisions for the child, regardless of each parent's current and future role. Suppose viable evidence presents itself...
Contested divorces often receive a bad reputation. The association for many individuals is a hostile courtroom, where one party leaves upset. However, there are many benefits to filing for a contested divorce, such as reducing contact with your ex or reaching a fair outcome. Bobby Dale Barina, At...
Texas adheres to a zero-tolerance policy related to underage drinking and driving. A DUI is driving under the influence, and impaired by drugs or alcohol when you are under 21. Other states treat DUIs and DWIs the same, though Texas reserves DUI charges for underage drinking and driving. Under th...
When you decide to have children, you are financially responsible for them until they are 18 years old. Under Texas Family Code § 154.001 et seq., the court can order one or both parents to provide child support. Texas has a formula for calculating child support for the non-custodial parent: O...
Texas has three levels of crimes: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Most misdemeanors are punishable with fines or jail time, while more severe misdemeanor offenses include fines and jail sentence. Unlike felonies, there are limitations on fines and jail time. Penalties will not exceed $4,...
A verbal threat or verbal assault is considered illegal in Texas. According to Chapter 22, Title Five of the Texas Penal Code, a person commits the crime of verbal assault when they intentionally or knowingly threaten another person with imminent bodily injury. This includes a person's spouse. Ve...
Filing for divorce is always a difficult decision. The divorce process can be simple or complex, depending on how you and your spouse work together to resolve it. In the instance of no-fault divorce, this is one of the quickest ways to dissolve a marriage as it affords both parties a less content...
Co-parents can make mistakes. For example, it is possible for some to miss a support payment. In addition to missing support payments, custody agreements can also be violated. If a co-parent fails to adhere to a set visitation schedule, other problems can arise for the children involved. There ar...
For many divorced parents, child support is vital in ensuring that their children receive appropriate financial care. Without the additional source of revenue, it can become challenging for parents to aplty provide for their children. However, there are things you can do when an ex misses a suppo...
