It’s a hot summer day, and you are out running errands with your toddler. You park in a convenience store parking lot and notice that your baby is asleep in the car seat. You decide to quickly run into the store, leaving your child in the car unattended. Can you be arrested for leaving a […]
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Backpage and Craigslist: Playgrounds for Police For years, websites such as Backpage.com and Craigslist.com have been attractive arenas for law enforcement agents to conduct sting operations looking for both prostitutes and for johns (solicitors of prostitution.) It is not uncommon for police officers to call ads off of Backpage.com or Craigslist.com to find and arrest
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Understanding Intensive Day Treatment Programs Intensive Day Treatment (IDT) programs in Tarrant County provide an alternative sentencing option for eligible individuals charged with certain criminal offenses. These programs are designed to rehabilitate and reintegrate individuals into society by addressing underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental and behavioral health, and behavioral problems. IDT programs are
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From time to time, our attorneys get calls from couples who want to “legally separate” but not divorce. They usually have a valid reason for wanting this type of dissolution of their marriage, but in Texas, this is not an option. The Lone Star state does not recognize legal separation. Here, you are either divorced
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Introduction to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) is a significant piece of legislation that aims to streamline the enforcement and establishment of child support orders across state lines. The act was first drafted in 1992 by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL)
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Marriage Tips Every couple expects to go the distance. But most of us have heard the ugly truth: divorce rates remain high, with about 45% of all marriages ending in divorce. In fact, divorce.com reports that the average marriage lasts a little more than eight years. Couples that have stayed together often give similar tips
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What is Conduct Indicating a Need for Supervision in Texas? Conduct indicating a need for supervision, or CINS, involves a fine-only offense other than a traffic violation. If your child is facing a juvenile violation in Tarrant County, contact an experienced Fort Worth CINS juvenile attorney. CINS violations often require varying levels of probation but
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What is adultery in Texas? A cheating spouse in Texas hasn’t necessarily committed adultery. By law, it takes more than kissing or touching to commit adultery. Such activity might constitute cheating, but not in a Texas courtroom. What is the connection between adultery and property division in Texas? Adultery is referenced in Texas Family Code §
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Does child support continue if my ex-spouse dies in Texas? The death of an ex-spouse who paid child support could devastate a child and the parent receiving support in Texas. Before Texas changed its laws in 2007, it was even worse. Before the change, child support payments ended with the payee’s death, often leaving the children
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