Ensuring that children receive child support as ordered by the family law court to meet their needs is important. For that reason, it is important for parents to be familiar with the ways that child support orders are enforced. How child support orders are enforced...
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Texas Expunction Expo: How do I get my record cleared?
In some situations you can get your criminal record cleared. This process, called expunction, involves a petition to the court. This post provides some information on how to start the process. Why should I look into getting my record expunged? The presence of a...
Three mistakes that can derail your divorce
Divorce comes with many difficulties, many of which are unavoidable. This is why it is important not to add any unnecessary grief to the process by making mistakes of your own. Here are a few common divorce errors you would be better off avoiding. Letting your...
How can I protect my medical practice from my divorce?
Those in business often try to keep their personal and professional lives separate, at least to some extent. When it comes to divorce these two worlds can collide in the worst of ways. Texas state law generally views the assets accumulated during the marriage as...
What is assault and how is it defended?
All criminal charges should be taken seriously. When a Texas resident is alleged to have committed a crime, they can be thrown into a world of unfamiliar processes, terms, and deadlines. It can benefit an individual and their family to seek the help of a criminal...
When is a spouse eligible for alimony in Texas?
Knowing when your spouse may be eligible to receive alimony is an important concern that may come up during divorce. Understanding eligibility for alimony, also referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support, and how much may be awarded and for how long, is...
Texas child support guidelines and asking for modifications
In Texas, divorce is unfortunately common. People who have decided that their marriage is no longer working will frequently decide to move on and start over. There are inherent challenges with this decision. One is how to handle children. Once child custody is...
Ways of defending against drunk driving charges
Drunk driving charges can send the accused driver’s life into tumult almost immediately. Because accused drivers are facing potential criminal and administrative penalties, and a potentially sweeping impact on their personal and professional lives, they should be...
Searching for hidden assets in a divorce
Divorce can pose complicated financial issues, especially for a spouse who was not a business owner or substantially involved in the family’s finances. In some cases, particularly in high-asset divorces, a spouse may try to hide assets they do not want discovered to...
DIY divorces are can be tough on individuals
The decision to pursue a divorce is hard on any Texas resident who has had to make that difficult choice. With the recognition that one's marriage is over and that their life will be forever changed, it can be challenging for an individual to think clearly, make good...