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Life after divorce rarely stays still. Career opportunities, new relationships, family support systems — any number of reasons might lead a divorced parent to consider leaving the Dallas-Fort Worth area with their children. But if you share custody with a co-parent,...
When a family is in crisis — whether due to divorce, substance abuse, neglect, or the death of a parent — grandparents often step in to provide stability for their grandchildren. But what happens when those grandparents want to formalize that arrangement legally? Can...
Voluntary manslaughter is a serious criminal offense that sits between murder and lesser homicide charges. It occurs when someone intentionally kills another person, but does so under circumstances that reduce moral blame in the eyes of the law. These circumstances...
Facing a grand jury can be an intimidating experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal process. A grand jury determines whether there is enough evidence to formally charge a person with a crime. Unlike a trial jury, which decides guilt or innocence, a...
Being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious matter that can have far-reaching consequences. From potential jail time to hefty fines, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record, the stakes are high. If you’re facing a DWI charge, hiring an...
Understanding the process of terminating parental rights in Texas represents one of the most serious and consequential areas of family law. A termination case is a legal proceeding initiated to end parental rights, often involving complex legal standards and...
When going through a divorce, usually, you’re focused on child custody, child support, and of course, the emotional instability that comes with it. However, in the process, some partners are also entitled to spousal support. Spousal support or spousal maintenance in...
Child custody and visitation proceedings generally follow the same structure, though they can vary depending on your situation. In the state of Texas, the legal term for custody is conservatorship, and the term for visitation is possession and access. Parents must get...
Some jurisdictions draw a distinction between assault and battery. In those jurisdictions, assault is generally defined as the threat of bodily harm that reasonably causes fear in the victim. Battery, in contrast, is generally defined as unwanted physical contact that...
Developing a fair visitation schedule is an important part of your family’s transition to a new phase in life. It is important to divide time with the child as evenly as possible, while working within the confines of each parent’s schedule. Above all else, the...