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Criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, and family law, explained by the attorneys at Varghese Summersett.
The Texas juvenile justice system treats girls differently than boys in several key ways, including separate housing in detention facilities, gender-appropriate supervision during searches, and specialized programming. While girls make…
If your spouse has become emotionally distant, overly critical, secretive about finances, or suddenly focused on their appearance, these could be warning signs they’re considering divorce. Recognizing these red flags…
Why Is Houston the Most Dangerous City to Drive in Texas? Houston recorded approximately 67,000 car accidents in 2023, killing nearly 300 people and injuring more than 22,000 others. That’s…
I’ve reviewed thousands of DWI reports in my career. The “odor of alcoholic beverage” appears in nearly every DWI police report in Texas, but it tells officers almost nothing about…
An uncontested divorce in Texas is a divorce where both spouses agree on all major issues, including property division, child custody, and support. This type of divorce typically costs less,…
Texas recognizes two types of divorce: fault-based and no-fault. A no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001 requires only that the marriage has become “insupportable” due to conflict, with…
Gray divorce refers to couples who split after age 50, often after decades of marriage. While the overall U.S. divorce rate has stabilized, divorces among adults over 50 have doubled…
Divorce with Dignity in Texas Divorce can be emotionally and financially draining, but it doesn’t have to be a battlefield. Collaborative divorce offers a structured, private, and solution-oriented process for…
Texas blue laws restrict when you can buy alcohol and cars in the state. Liquor stores are closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Beer and…