Texas Divorce Decree: The Final Step
Understanding Your Texas Divorce Decree: A Comprehensive Guide In Texas, the divorce process is officially over when a judge signs the final decree of divorce. This legal document legally ends…
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Served Divorce Papers? Here’s What to Do Next.
I was served with divorce papers. What’s next? Being served divorce papers in Texas means the legal clock is already running. You have just 20 days to file a formal…
Texas Motion for Summary Judgment Rule Changes (Rule 166a) 2026
Motions for Summary Judgment filed in Texas on or after March 1, 2026 are subject to new rules and deadlines that apply to the movant, nonmovant, and the court. Texas…
Texas Juvenile Defense Guide
Comprehensive Guide to Juvenile Defense in Texas Navigating the complexities of juvenile law in Texas can be challenging for juveniles and their families. This comprehensive guide to juvenile defense in…
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…
School Shooting Criminal Charges
Criminal Charges Stemming from School Shootings in Texas School shootings are among the most heartbreaking tragedies a community can face, bringing the nation’s attention to the stark contrast between the…
Varghese Summersett Awards, Honors, and Recognition
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Unsolicited Calls from Personal Injury Lawyers After an Accident or Loss are Illegal
If a stranger contacted you about your accident before you ever called a lawyer, that contact may be illegal. In Texas, hiring a law firm through an unsolicited case runner…
Is Gambling Illegal in Texas? Sports Books, Card Rooms, and Betting Apps Explained
Yes, most forms of gambling are illegal in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 47, betting money or anything of value on games, contests, or sporting events is a criminal…