9 Tips for a Successful Marriage
Marriage Tips Marriage is a beautiful journey that can bring immense joy and fulfillment — but it’s not without challenges. Every couple hopes to go the distance, yet the reality…
Understanding the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act in Texas
Introduction to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) is a significant piece of legislation that aims to streamline the enforcement and establishment…
Do I Need the Co-Parent’s Permission for Sports?
In Texas, you generally do not need your co-parent’s permission to sign your child up for sports or extracurricular activities unless your court order specifically requires it. If your divorce…
Adultery and Its Impact on Property Division in Texas Divorces
What is adultery in Texas? Adultery in Texas is sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse. Kissing, sexting, and other sexual contact don’t meet the…
Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision | Juvenile Defense
What is Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision in Texas? Conduct indicating a need for supervision, or CINS, involves a fine-only offense other than a traffic violation. If your child…
Evidence In Juvenile Cases: What Is It And Who Has Access?
The most interesting part about any case is the evidence. This is especially true when a child is facing juvenile delinquency charges. The first question on the minds of most…
7 Things You Should Never Do If Stopped For DWI in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, nearly 90,000 Texas drivers were pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in 2021. Of those cases, nearly 12,000 were convicted…
Determinate and Indeterminate Sentence for Texas Juveniles
When a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent in Texas, the court will impose either a determinate or indeterminate sentence. Understanding the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing is critical for parents…
Legal Separation? There’s No Such Thing in Texas [2023]
From time to time, our attorneys get calls from couples who want to “legally separate” but not divorce. They usually have a valid reason for wanting this type of dissolution…