Failing to pay child support in Texas can lead to jail time, wage garnishment, license suspensions, passport revocation, and other serious consequences. Texas courts have broad enforcement powers under the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In Texas, a child cannot choose which parent to live with until age 18. However, under Texas Family Code § 153.009 , children age 12 or older have the right…
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…
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…
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…