Serving Divorce Papers in Texas | What You Need to Know
Have you been served divorce papers? Do you need to serve divorce papers? Service of process, or service of citation, is legal notice that provides a spouse with notice that…
What Happens When Texas CPS Removes a Child? [2023]
The Role of Child Protective Services in Texas Child Protective Services (CPS), a division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), is a government agency tasked with…
Days as a Condition of DWI Probation in Texas
How many days as a condition of DWI probation are required in Texas? It seems counterintuitive, but it is true – for some DWI offenses in Texas, there are days as…
Why Choose a Board Certified Criminal Lawyer?
Board Certified Criminal Lawyers There are more than 108,000 attorneys in Texas. Of that number, only 783 are Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists. That means less than 1 percent of…
Ty Stimpson Named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year
Ty Stimpson, a partner at Varghese Summersett Injury Law Group, has been named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber. The award, presented on August…
Can a Child Refuse Visitation in Texas?
When parents divorce or separate, it’s not uncommon for children – especially teenagers – not to want to visit mom or dad at some point. Maybe they are upset with…
What is a Default Judgment in a Texas Divorce?
In short: A default judgment in a Texas divorce happens when the spouse who was served does not file a written answer on time. The judge can then finalize the…
Understanding Adoption Evaluations in Texas
Texas Adoption Evaluation Guide Adoption is a life-changing decision for both the child and the adopting family. In the state of Texas, the process is governed by the Texas Family…
Original Petition for Divorce in Texas: Starting the Process
In Texas, a divorce case begins with something called an “original petition for divorce.” Basically, this is the document that gets the divorce process rolling. In this article, we are…