Texas Blue Laws: When Can You Buy Liquor, Wine, Beer…and a Car?
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…
Super Bowl Streakers: What is the the Punishment for Streaking
What Happened With the Super Bowl LX Streaker? During the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, a shirtless spectator sprinted onto the field…
Fort Worth DUI Lawyer | What’s The Difference Between A DUI And DWI?
When clients call our law firm to discuss intoxication offenses, they often use the words DUI and DWI interchangeably. However, these two offenses are not the same thing in Texas….
Tarrant County Bonds: A Statistical Analysis of Bonds Set in 2025
If you’ve been arrested in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, one of your first questions is likely: How much will my bond be? The answer depends on the…
18 Divorce Do’s and Don’ts
Divorce Do’s and Don’ts: A Texas Checklist If you’re considering divorce in Texas, the decisions you make now will shape your financial future, your relationship with your children, and how…
Alimony in Texas vs. Court-Ordered Spousal Maintenance
Alimony in Texas is a contractual construction and does not come up in Texas nearly as often as it does in other jurisdictions. It is nevertheless an important consideration when…
What is the Children’s Bill of Rights in Texas? [2023]
In Texas, there is something called the “Children’s Bill of Rights.” Unless you have been through a divorce or custody dispute, you probably haven’t even heard of this before. The…
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,…
Who Gets the House or Mortgage in Divorce in TX?
When a couple owns a home and the marriage ends in divorce, important decisions must be made about what to do with the home. One spouse may want to remain…