The weather is warming up, and you are ready to head out to the lake with your friends. Maybe you are planning to drink alcohol while you are out for the day or weekend. While there is certainly no harm in drinking with your friends–if you are of legal...
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Can I get sole custody of my children after the divorce?
Though there is a presumption of joint physical custody of children after a divorce in Texas, there are certain ways to overcome this presumption so that only one parent has physical custody of the children. Known as conservatorship in Texas, the concept is the...
Why are trucking accidents still prevalent?
Due to their immense sizes and weights, trucks have the potential to cause a lot of damage if involved in a crash. Unfortunately, it seems these collisions are only going to get worse. According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck...
Your vehicle accident injuries and losses may be compensable
Vehicle accidents happen on Texas roads and highways each and every day. Even when drivers take necessary precautions and utilize the safety equipment found in their cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles they may still suffer injuries and losses if they sustain...
Is nesting a good child custody arrangement for your divorce?
One custody option that is becoming more popular in Texas is nesting. Nesting allows your kids to continue living in the marital home while you and your former partner take turns living there. Instead of shuffling your children back and forth to two different homes,...
How are field sobriety tests conducted?
If you have been pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, officers may conduct a field sobriety test to prove that you are intoxicated. The standard field sobriety test, as sanctioned by the United States National...
What to expect if you get pulled over after drinking at the lake
The weather is warming up, and you are ready to head out to the lake with your friends. Maybe you are planning to drink alcohol while you are out for the day or weekend. While there is certainly no harm in drinking with your friends-if you are of legal age-you should...
Focusing on the ‘best interests of the child’ in the courts
All parents love their children. And all parents only want what is best for their children. It is not uncommon though, that during the course of a divorce, opinions may vary on what is considered the best interests of the children. It is not uncommon for each...
Social Security Disability covers an array of conditions
For decades, the United States Social Security Administration has been helping disabled Americans through two programs designed to provide financial relief for those who are unable to work. The Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, program takes a portion of...
Penalties for DWI with a child passenger
In Texas, penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) increase if there is a passenger under the age of 15 in the car. This ramps up the crime from a misdemeanor to a felony offense. Parents often take their children with them to family barbecues or dinner with...