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Codify who will pay for your child’s health insurance in advance

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Mar 27, 2018 | Child Support

You might think that you and your ex-spouse have come to agreement on various issues regarding child custody and how you will handle certain things after the divorce. But unless you've agreed to these things in writing, there aren't any guarantees. This is why parents...

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How do I invoke my Fifth Amendment rights?

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Mar 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Imagine the police pull you over and frighten you so badly that you confess to a crime you didn't commit. Or, maybe you answered police questions in the wrong way and now the prosecution is using what you said against you in court. These kinds of situations happen a...

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A racketeering conviction carries serious consequences

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Feb 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Like many other criminal offenses, racketeering charges in Texas can have some serious consequences. The state has enacted racketeering laws in order to combat the activities of gangs and organized crime.In general, racketeering involves participating in illegal...

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Don’t mess with Texas on DWI charges!

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Feb 2, 2018 | DWI-DUI

Obviously, no one sets out to get arrested for drunk driving. Yet, approximately every 20 minutes, somewhere in Texas a person gets killed or injured in an alcohol-related collision.Part of the problem is that consuming even a small amount of alcohol adversely affects...

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Popular marijuana dabs can result in serious felony charges

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Jan 24, 2018 | Drug Crimes

If you're a marijuana user who also participates in social media or reads marijuana publications like High Times, chances are very good that you've heard of dabs. These increasingly popular marijuana extracts have been around for years, but now they have become the...

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Moving with your child after divorce: Complications

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Dec 22, 2017 | Child Custody

You've gotten a divorce, and you settled your child custody and visitation arrangements with your ex. Everything is going well when you get the call that you've been promoted. Now, the company wants to move you across the country.You know taking the new job will give...

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Presentation matters: How you need to appear in court

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Dec 20, 2017 | Family Law

Your children mean everything to you, and you want to make sure you get your fair share of parenting time. While you have a solid case already, you want to do everything you can to make sure the court sees you as a responsible and likable parent.There are some things...

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Divorcing in a community property state? Save your assets!

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Nov 28, 2017 | Property Division

Texas couples whose marriages disintegrate are subject to community property laws. What this means is that all of the assets and gains of the marriage must be divided equally. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't use advice and guidance from legal and financial...

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Fighting for custody: Keeping your cool in court

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Nov 9, 2017 | Child Custody

When you have to fight for custody, there's nothing more important in your life. It's stressful and makes you angry, but it's wise to keep your emotions in check. Fighting for custody doesn't have to mean arguing and causing disturbances in court.When you have a...

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Understanding how courts divide a pension in Texas divorce

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Oct 27, 2017 | Property Division

For many couples, retirement accounts are substantial assets. In fact, the amount you've saved or invested over your working years for your retirement could be your biggest financial asset, other than your house. After all, you're hoping to live off of those savings...

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