Commingling of Funds in Marriage
What Is Commingling of Funds in Marriage? Commingling occurs when one spouse mixes separate property with community property, making it difficult or impossible to distinguish between the two. In Texas,…
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Super Bowl Streakers: What is the the Punishment for Streaking
What Happened With the Super Bowl LX Streaker? During the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, a shirtless spectator sprinted onto the field…
How to Stay Out of Jail on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LX is this Sunday, and whether you’re hosting a watch party, heading to a bar, or tailgating in Texas, one bad decision could land you in handcuffs. Every…
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…
Tarrant County Bonds: A Statistical Analysis of Bonds Set in 2025
If you’ve been arrested in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, one of your first questions is likely: How much will my bond be? The answer depends on the…
Fort Worth DUI Lawyer | What’s The Difference Between A DUI And DWI?
When clients call our law firm to discuss intoxication offenses, they often use the words DUI and DWI interchangeably. However, these two offenses are not the same thing in Texas….
Is Texas a Two-Plate State? Front and Rear License Plates
Do You Need a Front License Plate in Texas? Yes, Texas requires two license plates. Under Texas Transportation Code § 504.943, every vehicle operated on a public highway must display…
What happens when parents disagree on the COVID vaccine in Texas?
Now that the child COVID vaccine has been given the green light for children ages 5 and up, a new dilemma has emerged in Texas family law among divorced or…
Alimony in Texas vs. Court-Ordered Spousal Maintenance
Alimony in Texas is a contractual construction and does not come up in Texas nearly as often as it does in other jurisdictions. It is nevertheless an important consideration when…