You've been burned a few times before, but now you've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. You think having extra experience from being married previously makes it less likely that you'll get divorced, but is that true? Why second marriages...
Appealing a criminal conviction
Individuals in Texas and around the country who are convicted of committing a crime cannot file an appeal just because they claim the jury made a mistake. For an appeal to be heard, a defendant must convince the appellate court that an error of some sort was made...
Is alimony necessary?
Although alimony is an imperfect system in Texas, it helps divorced individuals support their former spouses when they would have a hard time supporting themselves. Over time, it has undergone an array of improvements and revisions made by the family justice system...
Texas man indicted for drug possession and money laudering
A man has been indicted on drug possession and money laundering charges more than a year after a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper allegedly discovered cash and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The 38-year-old Odessa resident is...
How parents can help children who shoplift
Parents in Texas know that kids have a way of getting into trouble. Many children will go through a mischievous stage as they mature. Sometimes, that includes brushes with the law. One of the most common crimes minors commit is shoplifting. Shoplifting by teens is...
Teens and seniors tend to drive old, unsafe cars
One study has shown how newly licensed drivers and drivers 65 and older tend to travel around in older vehicles. This can pose a danger whether driving in Texas or elsewhere because older vehicles are not equipped with features like electronic stability control and...
The importance of QDROs in divorce cases
Divorced spouses in Texas and around the country are sometimes surprised to learn that a court-approved divorce settlement is not sufficient to divide retirement funds. Federal law stipulates that employer-sponsored retirement plans can only be divided in a divorce if...
Common issues couples face that could lead to divorce
Many married couples face issues throughout marriage, but irrevocable problems could lead to a divorce. Spouses in Texas, and around the world, often argue about the same problems and experience similar conflicts. Never agreeing A very common issue in marriage is...
Appealing convictions is a critical part of criminal defense
Being arrested for any reason in Texas can be a challenge. When there is a conviction, it is natural to be concerned as to what happens next. The case is not automatically over with the penalties to be assessed and served. An appeal is possible and may reverse the...
Addressing racial imbalance in prosecutor and judicial positions
Contemporary social attention being paid to racial problems across Texas and the rest of the United States has also made its way to the court system. One of the central problems being discussed is the high number of Black men convicted of crimes and punished more...
