If you ask someone to define murder in Texas, they will usually say it’s intentionally taking someone’s life – often with a weapon such as a gun, knife or ligature. And while that is certainly accurate, there is also another, less common way to commit murder. It’s called “felony murder” and it covers situations in […]
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Trials can be stressful, so it’s only natural for defendants and victims alike to want their witnesses in court supporting them. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. What many people do not realize is that most trial witnesses – people who are expected to testify — will not be allowed in the courtroom and will be
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Trials are like a game of chess. The best attorneys are always thinking several moves ahead. In every case that goes to trial, we are not just preparing our arguments for the judge and jury. We are anticipating the prosecution’s every move and creating a record that maximizes our chances of victory – not just
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Are you trying to figure out who is responsible for paying for college after divorce? In Texas, child support obligations end when a child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever comes first. That means child support likely stops about the same time the child is headed off to college. So, who pays for college
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Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Divorce under Texas Law? Call it cold feet, a change of heart, or in some cases, the seven-year itch. Whatever the situation, time has shown that engagements don’t always result in the happily-ever-after that was promised on a bended knee. One of the biggest battles arising from a
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Divorce is never easy for anyone. However, in a divorce with kids involved, matters become even more complicated . Kids often have a hard time understanding the separation, and may struggle with confusion, sadness, and even anger, You and your ex-spouse can do plenty to minimize the load on your kids’ shoulders, however. What follows
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Interference with Child Custody In contentious child custody cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to withhold (or attempt to withhold) a child from the other parent. Perhaps they are behind on child support, or picked up the child up late, or maybe the child just “doesn’t want to go” with the other parent. Whatever
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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 going into the divorce process. Difference Between Contractual Alimony in Texas vs. Court-Ordered Spousal Maintenance In many marriages, one spouse earns a higher income than
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Cryptocurrency and Divorce A growing concern among couples getting divorced is whether one spouse has cryptocurrency, and if so, where is it stored and who gets it? Here’s what Texas divorcees need to know about cryptocurrency in divorce – and why it is such a gray area. Understanding Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency (bitcoin, ethereum, etc.) refers to
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