One of the most prosecuted crimes in the state of Texas, as well as the rest of the country, is criminal trespass. There are a lot of factors that go into the prosecution of trespassing offenses. If you have been charged, defending yourself against a conviction is...
In Texas, authorities use Breathalyzer machines to help them determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol. If the machine determines that a motorist has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of more than .08%, that is enough to take that motorist into custody for...
The death of a Texas loved one is an unpleasant experience, and if you have been named as the executor of their estate, you may be feeling overwhelmed. The executor is responsible for overseeing the probate process and ensuring that the deceased person's assets are...
An irrevocable life insurance trust, commonly known as ILIT, has long been a staple of estate planning in Texas, helping families secure their financial futures. But navigating an ILIT can be difficult and intimidating, so it is important to understand this estate...
Birdnesting is a unique form of child custody arrangement in Texas. In a birdnesting arrangement, the children remain in the family home, and the parents alternate living there with them. This approach aims to minimize the disruption to the children's daily routines...
About 100,000 Texas residents are watching certain developments in the nation’s capital with great interest. These people came to the United States when they were young children, and they are being protected from deportation by a program that a federal appeals court...
If you are a student in Texas that needs financial aid for your college tuition, whichever the type, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) or the College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile, that is if your institution is...
Going through a divorce can be a brutal experience - There's an emotional toll, and the process can be lengthy, complicated and expensive. But when the dust settles, you've got a brand new life to plan for. Recently divorced Texans tend to make a few common financial...
The primary factor in determining which parent will get legal or physical custody of their child in Texas is the "best interest" of the child. In other words, the family courts must assess the ability of parents to provide for the needs of their kids to place them in...
Divorced parents can focus on their children by creating a fair custody schedule. Sharing parenting time means working together and putting the kids first. The best way to create a custody schedule is to craft it around the child’s age. Babies Infants and babies need...