What is A Guardian Ad Litem in Texas Family Law Cases?
A guardian ad litem (guardian ad litem) is a court-appointed advocate whose only job is to represent what is best for your child — not either parent. In Texas divorce…
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10 Tell-Tale Signs Your Spouse Is Considering Divorce
If your spouse has become emotionally distant, overly critical, secretive about finances, or suddenly focused on their appearance, these could be warning signs they’re considering divorce. Recognizing these red flags…
Texas Standard Possession Order | 2026 Update
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
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…
Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas (2026 Update)
Failing to pay child support in Texas can lead to jail time, wage garnishment, license suspensions, passport revocation, and other serious consequences. Texas courts have broad enforcement powers under the…
Hit by a School Bus in Texas? Who’s Liable Depends on Who Operates It
A school bus hit your car, ran a red light, failed to yield, or backed into you in a parking lot. You have injuries. You have a totaled vehicle. And…
Hit by a Police Car or Emergency Vehicle in DFW? Here’s What Texas Law Actually Says
A Fort Worth patrol car running lights and siren blows through a red light and hits your vehicle broadside. Or a Dallas fire engine responding to a call crosses the…
25 Facts About Prenuptial Agreements in Texas
A prenuptial agreement — also called a premarital agreement or antenuptial agreement — is a written contract signed before marriage that determines how financial matters will be handled during the…
State v. Barber – Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies “On View” Arrest Requirements
The Court of Criminal Appeals recently clarified a Texas officer can make a warrantless “on view” arrest only for a crime he actually perceives while it is happening. While that…