What Does the Odor of Alcohol Really Mean in a DWI investigation?
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…
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Uncontested Divorce in Texas: Cost, Timeline, and Expectations
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,…
Is Texas a No-Fault Divorce State? | No-Fault vs. Fault Divorce in Texas
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: Divorce After Age 50
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…
The Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce in Texas
Divorce can bring out the worst in people — anger, angst, anxiety — all before even stepping into a public courtroom. But what if there was a less traumatic way…
Top 8 Reasons for a Collaborative Divorce in Texas
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: When Can You Buy Liquor, Wine, Beer…and a Car?
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…
Child Custody Evaluations in Texas Explained
A child custody evaluation in Texas is a professional assessment conducted by a licensed social worker or mental health expert to help the court determine what custody arrangement serves the…
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Character Letter for Court or Judge [FREE Template]
How Do You Write a Character Letter for a Judge? A character letter for a judge is a written statement from someone who knows the defendant, asking the court to…