How to Protect Your Job After a Personal Injury in Texas
When people are injured in an accident, one of their first thoughts is often, “What am I going to do about work?” Experiencing a personal injury can be overwhelming, especially…
Fiancé, Family Seek Answers After Deadly Wrong-Way Wreck in Fort Worth
On October 27, Chelsea Cook was killed, and her fiancé, Evan Ranallo, was seriously injured after their pickup was struck by a wrong-way driver in northwest Fort Worth. The couple…
Could Jason Kelce Face Legal Trouble for Smashing Heckler’s Phone?
Jason Kelce — former NFL star, ESPN analyst, and podcast sensation — is used to going viral, but last weekend, it was completely unexpected and unscripted. In a video widely…
How the Texas Juvenile Justice System Handles Girls
The Texas juvenile justice system treats girls differently than boys in several key ways, including separate housing in detention facilities, gender-appropriate supervision during searches, and specialized programming. While girls make…
How Personal Injury Settlements are Paid Out in Texas
When someone is injured in a Texas accident, they may be entitled to compensation for their property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This compensation is typically…
Understanding Sole Custody in Texas
In Texas, the term “sole custody” isn’t a term officially used in court proceedings. Instead, what is thought of as “sole custody” is called “sole managing conservatorship” in family courts….
Is Texas a No-Fault Divorce State? | No-Fault vs. Fault Divorce in Texas
Texas recognizes two types of divorce: fault-based and no-fault. A no-fault divorce under Texas Family Code § 6.001 requires only that the marriage has become “insupportable” due to conflict, with…
Varghese Summersett Expands to Houston with Fourth Location
Varghese Summersett, one of the largest and fastest-growing criminal defense, personal injury, and family law practices in North Texas, has expanded to Houston with the opening of a fourth location….
Who is More Likely to File for Divorce: The Husband or Wife?
When it comes to divorce, women are statistically more likely to initiate the proceedings and file for divorce first. The reasons behind this trend point to evolving societal roles, shifting…