Attorney J. Turner Thornton Named a Fort Worth 40 Under 40
Attorney J. Turner Thornton — a partner at Varghese Summersett who leads the firm’s Family Law Division — has been named to Fort Worth Inc.’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list,…
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Texas?
Cost of divorce in Texas A recent USA Today article puts the average cost of divorce in Texas without children at $15,600, and the average cost of a divorce with…
Parental Kidnapping in Texas
How Does Texas Define Parental Kidnapping? It’s against Texas law for a noncustodial parent to knowingly entice or persuade a child to leave the custody of the custodial parent, guardian,…
What is a De Novo Hearing in Texas Family Courts?
In Texas family law cases, it’s not uncommon for an associate judge to hear preliminary matters – or decide temporary orders – instead of an elected district judge. This allows…
Tarrant County Criminal Courts: Where to Go and What to Expect
What to Expect When in Tarrant County Criminal Courts Watch our video guide If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be…
Legal Issues for Churches: What Clergy and Members Need to Know
Criminal Charges & the Church It is not uncommon for churches or clergy members to become the target of criminal probes. Each year, allegations of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and tax…
Public Lewdness vs. Indecent Exposure in Texas
Is it Illegal to Have Sex in Public in Texas? Understanding Texas Public Lewdness and Indecent Exposure Laws In Texas, having sex in public is illegal under the provisions of…
Tarrant County DIRECT Court Program
Have you been arrested and charged with a drug offense in Tarrant County, but are ready to live drug-free? The Tarrant County DIRECT program can help you obtain and maintain…
Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories With VS Team
Varghese Summersett was honored to host two legal legends – retired Judge Louis Sturns and renowned Defense Attorney Mike Heiskell – to commemorate Black History Month during the firm’s weekly…