Many issues come to the forefront in a Texas divorce. They can sow the seeds for dispute, acrimony and lingering ill will. Determining which spouse will get what in terms of property is a common problem. The Lone Star State is like many states across the nation in striving for fairness when the legal system oversees a divorce. To achieve…
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 Parents should keep current on child support payments whenever possible. Failure to pay child support…
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 criminal record can make it difficult to get good housing and employment opportunities. In some cases…
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 community property. This means that the courts are likely to consider the property as owned…
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 emotions rule you Emotions can run hot in a divorce, but making decisions based…
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 defense lawyer whenever a new charge is alleged. One serious criminal charge that Texans…
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 useful for many spouses going through the divorce process. When is a spouse eligible for alimony?…
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 determined, child support will come to the forefront. The primary focus in a child support agreement is…
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 familiar with some common ways of defending against drunk driving charges. The traffic stop was improper Police officers have to follow certain rules…
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 avoid support payments or property division. Preparation and other actions can help preserve your rights during the…