8 Pitfalls of Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas [2024]
If you are a parent who is struggling to make ends meet, you may be tempted to stop paying child support. This is a huge mistake. Not only could it…
Texas’ Mandatory Reporting Laws: Failure to Report Child Abuse or Neglect [2022]
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in Texas In Texas, anyone who suspects a child has been abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report it. Educators are held to…
Spousal Immunity In Texas: What Is It Really?
If your spouse has been accused of a crime in Texas, can you refuse to testify at their trial? In most cases, the answer is yes – but there are…
What is a war crime?
War crimes are “grave breaches” of international laws designed to hold individuals criminally responsible for actions that take place during an armed conflict. A set of treaties referred to as…
Spring Break Visitation in Texas: Who Gets the Kids? [2025]
It’s Spring Break for many students in Texas, a time for kiddos to refresh, reset and rejoice over a week with no school. But what does this school holiday mean…
Can a Child Pick Which Parent to Live with in Texas? [2023]
Child custody disputes can be extremely emotional for everyone involved. It’s not uncommon for a child, especially a teenager, to express a desire to live with one parent over the…
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…
Can you get a divorce without going to court in TX? [2023]
For many people, divorce is a long, drawn-out battle that requires numerous court appearances and culminates in an emotionally draining trial. But it doesn’t have to be. In Texas, it’s…
Adultery and Divorce in Texas: Cheating Affect Divorce? [2025]
Cheating is a leading cause of divorce in Texas, but can adultery affect divorce proceedings? The short answer is, it depends. In Texas, there are two types of divorce: fault…