Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Texas?
When parents divorce or separate, it’s not uncommon for children – especially teenagers – not to want to visit mom or dad at some point. Maybe they are upset with…
DWI Open Container in Texas
A DWI with an open container in Texas doubles the minimum jail time from 72 hours to six days. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04 and § 49.031, if police…
Navigating Pet Custody Agreements in Texas
Pet Custody Agreements in Texas: Navigating Texas Family Law Pets in the Eyes of Texas Law According to Texas law, pets are classified as personal property, which may come as…
Days as a Condition of DWI Probation in Texas
How many days as a condition of DWI probation are required in Texas? It seems counterintuitive, but it is true – for some DWI offenses in Texas, there are days…
Ty Stimpson Named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year
Ty Stimpson, a partner at Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group, has been named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber. The award, presented on August…
Understanding Adoption Evaluations in Texas
Texas Adoption Evaluation Guide Adoption is a life-changing decision for both the child and the adopting family. In the state of Texas, the process is governed by the Texas Family…
Types of Federal Firearm Charges
Understanding Federal Gun Charges: A Comprehensive Guide In the United States, the right to bear arms is enshrined in the Constitution. However, this right is not without its limits and…
Amendment 821 Reduction | Two Level Reduction Eligibility Quiz
In a landmark decision, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) has voted 4-to-3 in favor of the delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821, which pertains to criminal history. This significant…
New Law: Texas Drunk Drivers Must Pay Child Support If a Parent Is Killed
Texas already has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the country, and now, lawmakers have taken it one step further. Governor Greg Abbott recently signed a law that…