Most people know that a criminal charge will have irreversible affects on their life. However, a DWI might not seem quite as serious to some. This is not true. While it might appear a minor charge, a DWI can also affect your life in significant ways beyond just paying...
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause in DUI stops?
Police officers can't just pull people over because they want to cause them problems. Instead, they need to have reasonable suspicion that a crime is in progress or that one has been committed. Seeing a vehicle license plate that's expired or a person missing a...
Who should make up your divorce team?
When you're getting ready to go through a divorce, one thing you should know is that you may need more than just an attorney. Usually, it's a good idea to have a divorce team, which means working with people such as: Forensic accountants Private investigators...
The journey to expungement
If you have been charged with a crime in the past, you will likely feel that you have already faced the consequences of the crime, and in many respects, you will still bear the burden today. While your prison sentence or probation may have been completed many years...
Divorce: What if you share a professional practice with a spouse?
You and your spouse are in the same field. As medical providers, you feel like you're a good team at work. One of you works specifically with children, and the other prefers to work with adults, so your practice can see anyone.Unfortunately, the good work relationship...
When can I have a marriage annulled in Texas?
Marriage is rarely easy -- after years of living with a person that you once believed was your soul mate, you may have come to the conclusion that you would both be happier if you were no longer married. While this can be difficult to admit, it's also brave. Taking...
Community property and high asset divorces
In the state of Texas, marital assets in a divorce are subject to equal division, regardless of the circumstances. This is in contrast to many other states, where assets are divided according to the circumstances of the marriage and the divorce.If you are going...
Alimony expectations in Texas
If you earn less than your divorcing spouse, it's likely that you're concerned about how you will be able to maintain the same standard of living post-divorce. Your expenses are still likely to be considerable, especially if you will keep the family home, but your...
What to do if your divorcing spouse is toxic
Going through a divorce is a tough and emotional battle, no matter the circumstances. Even if you are able to be amicable with your divorcing spouse, you will have to come to terms with the fact that your relationship has come to an end and that your children will no...
Drunk or diabetic? Defend yourself if there’s confusion
You were driving your child home when you started to feel a little unwell. You weaved out of your lane but corrected your vehicle as soon as you could. As soon as you were able, you pulled over to the side of the road where you saw a police officer pull over behind...