It has been traditionally held in most Texas divorce cases that complete -- if not primary - custody of the child often goes to the mother. However, public sentiment is changing to favor equal child custody. As the role of women has changed a great deal in our...
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Popularity of Prenuptial Agreements in Dallas
As evidenced by several family law specialists, prenuptials are becoming the norm by society's standards. Contrary to popular belief, a prenuptial agreement does not indicate that there is a lack of trust between partners, or an anticipated divorce on the horizon. In...
Facebook and Divorce in Texas
If you are about to go through a divorce, it is important remember that your soon-to-be ex-spouse's attorney will be looking for evidence to help his or her client; that includes looking on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn for...
Blog Update: Changing Focus to Family Law Issues
This blog is changing its focus to Family Law issues. Please visit again to discuss issues of divorce, child custody, family violence, same-sex family issues and other related topics. is still committed to representing people accused of...
Hundreds of Texas Youths Sentenced to Adult Prison
A recent report, Juveniles in the Adult Criminal Justice System in Texas, highlights the high number of young Texans sent to adult prisons and emphasizes the detrimental effect this has on youthful offenders as well as their communities. From the University of Texas'...
Wrongful Arrests in Arlington & Dallas Cause Undeserved Jail Time
A series of recent mistakes have left the Arlington and Dallas Police Departments blushing, yet the embarrassment is of their own doings. Meanwhile, two local residents were thrown in jail cells and falsely accused of crimes they did not commit.In Dallas, a...
Wrongful Arrests in Arlington & Dallas Cause Undeserved Jail Time
A series of recent mistakes have left the Arlington and Dallas Police Departments blushing, yet the embarrassment is of their own doings. Meanwhile, two local residents were thrown in jail cells and falsely accused of crimes they did not commit.In Dallas, a...
Authorities Focused on Super Bowl Prostitution in Dallas
As some of the anticipated 100,000-plus visitors flood the Dallas-Fort Worth Area to enjoy the Super Bowl and the accompanying entertainment, they may notice some unusual billboards on display. Arlington police have covered these billboards with the mug shots of...
South Dallas Pastor Accused of Burglarizing Home of Parishioner on Christmas Eve
Sandra McGriff, pastor at the south Dallas Church of the Living God, spent much of Christmas Day in jail after police caught her breaking into the Oak Cliff home of a parishioner on Christmas Eve.According to police reports, McGriff broke into the home of Serita Agnew...
Underage Drunk Driving Accident Claims Life in Denton
Underage DWI is a serious charge in Texas. The potential criminal consequences become even more severe when the underage drunk driver causes an accident and injures others. Unfortunately, a recent crash in Arlington has left a teenage girl dead and her boyfriend...

