When your marriage is not working out, couples in Texas often assume that divorce is the only way to legally end the relationship. However, there is another option: annulment. Although annulment and divorce can dissolve a marriage, legal procedures and consequences...
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Miranda Rights in Texas: Everything You Need to Know [Comprehensive Guide]
Understanding your rights when undergoing arrest or questioning by law enforcement is crucial. This is where Miranda Rights play a role, one of the most well-known legal protections in the United States. Miranda Rights are designed to protect individuals from...
How Much Will a Divorce Cost in Texas? A Comprehensive Guide
Divorce is never easy, no matter the situation. It is an emotionally charged process, and with it comes high financial implications. When going through such a stressful phase, it is hard to find clarity when it comes to divorce costs. Therefore, understanding divorce...
How does a Texas judge decide the best interests of a child?
Many parents have a hard time picturing a happy future where they share custody with their ex. However, most parents will share parental responsibilities in accordance with Texas family laws. The state requires that a judge focus on the best interests of the children....
The 3 steps in the typical DWI traffic stop arrest
When a police officer sees you swerving or notices other signs that they think indicate driving while intoxicated (DWI), they will turn on their lights and pull you over. From the moment they first approach your vehicle, they are on the hunt for evidence that can...
Your DWI could be due to a medical condition
Did you know that there are certain medical conditions that make you appear intoxicated or impaired? These conditions can include medical issues such as neurological injuries, diabetes and digestive disorders. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy for a police officer...
Top reasons that witnesses are wrong
DNA evidence has revolutionized the area of criminal law justice. In many cases, DNA evidence can be used to link specific people to crimes, but it can also be used to exonerate those who have already been convicted. These exonerations paint a very clear picture,...
3 benefits to choosing collaborative law for your Texas divorce
Some people intentionally turn their divorce into an epic showdown with their ex. They battle over every little thing possible, from the details of property division to the custody arrangements for their children. Litigated divorces can be expensive and frustrating...
Do you have to hurt someone to face assault charges in Texas?
Some people find themselves arrested in the middle of an argument with another person or the day after a physical confrontation at a social gathering. Sometimes, concerned bystanders call for law enforcement, and other times, the other party involved in a situation...
How quickly does alcohol metabolize in the body?
The way alcohol metabolizes in your body can have a major effect on your case if you’re accused of a DWI. Driving while intoxicated is against the law, but you can only be convicted if it can be proven that you were impaired at the time of the traffic stop. Your...