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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…
An uncontested divorce in Texas is a divorce where both spouses agree on all major issues, including property division, child custody, and support. This type of divorce typically costs less,…
Texas recognizes two types of divorce: fault-based and no-fault. A no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001 requires only that the marriage has become “insupportable” due to conflict, with…
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…
Divorce can bring out the worst in people — anger, angst, anxiety — all before even stepping into a public courtroom. But what if there was a less traumatic way…
Divorce with Dignity in Texas Divorce can be emotionally and financially draining, but it doesn’t have to be a battlefield. Collaborative divorce offers a structured, private, and solution-oriented process for…
Collaborative divorce is a private, out-of-court process that allows Southlake couples to end their marriage through negotiation rather than litigation. Both spouses work with specially trained attorneys and other professionals…
Texas blue laws restrict when you can buy alcohol and cars in the state. Liquor stores are closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Beer and…
A child custody evaluation in Texas is a professional assessment conducted by a licensed social worker or mental health expert to help the court determine what custody arrangement serves the…
