For many couples, choosing how to split up assets in a divorce is one of the hardest parts of the process. Each spouse probably has their own opinion about what is reasonable and fair given the circumstances of the marriage. In many cases, neither opinion really lines...
Most people understand that there are legal consequences to getting charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas. The fact that a DWI carries jail time, steep fines, the loss of one's driving privileges and potentially the requirement for an ignition...
As your wedding day closes in, it's natural to face a bit of stress and anxiety. When you throw in a conversation about creating a prenuptial agreement, you could soon find yourself needing a break.Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ease the tension that's...
The criminal justice system is confusing, even for those facing straightforward charges. When a criminal offense involves complicating factors, such as a teenage offender, the system may become much more convoluted and difficult to understand.Many people lack an...
Drug addicts often face serious social stigma, along with criminal consequences for their choices. Although many people like to imagine that addiction is a choice, there is plenty of reason to believe that addiction is really a disease. Some people have a genetic...
Raising a teenager isn't easy. After all, teenagers aren't exactly known for having the best decision-making powers. In many ways, despite their rapidly maturing brains and bodies, they are still very young. Teenagers often do not thoroughly consider the consequences...
You never knew your child was engaging in criminal behavior until you got the call telling you they'd gotten arrested. You were shocked. You never thought you'd find yourself in this position.You're also worried about your child's future. You hoped he or she would go...
The way you prepare your finances for divorce will affect you during the process, as well as in the future. This is why it's so important to take all the right steps at the right time.While you don't have to prepare in the exact same way as the next person, there are...
There are many things that can stand between you and finalizing your divorce. For example, matters of property division often get in the way. While you have one thing in mind, your soon-to-be ex-spouse is thinking about something entirely different. It's this type of...
In the American criminal justice system, anyone accused of a crime receives the benefit of the doubt: A defendant is innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.Unfortunately, the presumption of innocence tends to apply more strongly in some cases than in others....
