What are punitive damages in Texas? Punitive damages in Texas, also known as exemplary damages, are monetary awards given in civil lawsuits as a punishment to the defendant and to deter others from engaging in similar conduct. According to Chapter 41 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, these damages are awarded when the […]
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Have you been served divorce papers? Do you need to serve divorce papers? Service of process, or service of citation, is legal notice that provides a spouse with notice that a divorce has been filed. Service is a necessary step in divorce unless the respondent has properly waived formal service. Service of divorce papers is
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The Role of Child Protective Services in Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) , a division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), is a government agency tasked with ensuring the safety and welfare of children. When Texas CPS removes a child from their home, it is a drastic step that means they
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How many days as a condition of DWI probation are required in Texas? It seems counterintuitive, but it is true – for some DWI  offenses in Texas, there are days as a condition of DWI probation. It’s counterintuitive because why would you sit in jail on a probation sentence instead of just sitting those days
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Many people think divorces in Texas end in big courtroom drama. But in reality, most cases get settled, often through mediation , before they ever reach trial. It’s more often about finding common ground than fighting it out in court. Having said that, a small percentage of divorces can and do go to trial in
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Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists . That means less than 1 percent of the attorneys in Texas have achieved this designation. It is the highest designation an attorney practicing criminal law can reach. When you consider that
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Ty Stimpson, a partner at Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group, has been named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber. The award, presented on August 31 at the Chamber’s annual Young Professionals Summit at TX Whiskey Ranch, recognizes young professionals who are trailblazing a path forward in Fort Worth. The
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When parents divorce or separate, it’s not uncommon for children – especially teenagers – not to want to visit mom or dad at some point. Maybe they are upset with them, don’t like the rules at their house, or have other plans. But can a child refuse visitation in Texas? The short answer to this
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Divorce can be stressful for anyone. This is especially true for the person on the receiving end of divorce papers, especially if it was unexpected. Sometimes, they are so surprised by the dissolution of their marriage that they just ignore it. This can be problematic because the served spouse must respond to the divorce papers
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