Top 5 Juvenile Crimes in Tarrant County
Tarrant County’s Most Common Juvenile Crimes Juvenile crimes are on the rise in North Texas. In 2023, Tarrant County Juvenile Services saw a 13.5 percent increase in formal referrals, totaling…
CPS Criminal Investigation: Do You Need A Criminal Lawyer?
It is not uncommon for a CPS investigation to occur at the same time a criminal investigation is taking place in Texas. This is especially true in cases involving allegations…
What Are Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas?
Crimes of Moral Turpitude in Texas A crime of moral turpitude is one that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or deliberate violence. Moral turpitude has been defined as: → Anything done…
What is the Right of First Refusal in Texas Custody Cases?
In short: The right of first refusal is an optional clause in a Texas parenting plan that requires a parent to offer the other parent the chance to watch their…
What is the Role of an Attorney Ad Litem in Texas Family Cases?
When divorce, child custody, or other family matters get contentious or complicated, the judge will often appoint an “Attorney Ad Litem” to represent your child. The attorney is to advocate…
Trial by Judge or Jury: A Look at the Pros and Cons
Trial by Judge or Jury? When people think of a criminal trial, they often envision 12 jurors, a judge, and opposing attorneys making impassioned arguments about truth and justice. While…
How to get an annulment in Texas | VS Family Law Group
What is an annulment? An annulment is a way to end a marriage. In an annulment, a court confirms that at the time of marriage, the marriage was invalid. In…
Who Gets the Pets in Divorce?
Pets and Divorce Most people consider pets part of the family, but the law does not take the same view. In Texas, pets are considered property. This means Spot and…
11 Experts Share their Best Advice for Adopting a Child
Adopting a Child Whether you are seeking to adopt, placing a child up for adoption, or facilitating an adoption, there is a lot at stake – mentally, emotionally and financially….