Common Law Marriage in Texas Defined
Common Law Marriage Most people in Texas know a couple who say something along the lines of, “We’ve lived together for so long, we are considered common law married.” But…
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,…
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…
The Role of a Divorce Receiver
Divorce proceedings can be complex, especially when significant assets and joint property is involved. In some Texas divorce cases, the court may appoint a “divorce receiver” to manage, protect, and sometimes…
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…
Deepfakes in Texas: What Are They and Are They Illegal?
A quick google search of ‘deepfake’ will bring up hilariously entertaining videos of celebrities and public figures such as Barcak Obama, Donald Trump, and Nicolas Cage doing and saying out-of-character…
Injury To An Elderly Or Disabled Person In Texas
What is Injury to an Elderly in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.04, the offense of Injury to an Elderly occurs when a person causes injury to person who is…
Hit by a Construction Vehicle on a TxDOT Project
You were driving through a TxDOT work zone when a dump truck backed into traffic, a loader swung into your lane, or a piece of heavy equipment crossed the centerline…