Family & Criminal Defense Blog

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...

Some people mistakenly believe that they are legally obligated to talk to the police whenever asked. Whether intimidated by the power and authority that police represent, or driven by the desire to help law enforcement in their community, talking to the police can...

Is it worth representing yourself to skip the lawyer’s fee? It may be tempting to think of the money you’ll save when you forgo your right to an attorney, but in reality, you stand to lose a lot more without one. The specialized education, training, and experience of...

When it comes to divorce, no two households are the same. You can’t predict exactly how your family will function after a divorce, but you can come close—and you can help prepare your children for the changes ahead. Children don’t show stress in the way we might...

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If you’re arrested for a DWI in the state of Texas, don’t panic. You are not guaranteed to be found guilty even if the circumstances give you a grim outlook. With care and thorough preparation, you can significantly reduce your chances of a conviction, or at least...

Under Texas law, community property is defined as all assets that a couple acquires during the course of their marriage. It does not include: Property that each spouse owned while still single Inheritances left to one spouse only Gifts provided to one spouse...