If you are divorcing your spouse right now and want to obtain custody of your children, you may worry that you’ll be at a disadvantage if you’re not the parent earning the most compensation. However, you should know that how much you earn won’t necessarily impact your...
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Facing a misdemeanor DWI? Here’s what you should know
If you are facing a misdemeanor DWI in Texas, you may already know that a conviction could seriously impact your life. A first-time DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. A conviction may result in penalties such as 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines and...
What deployment means for custody in a Texas divorce
Marrying and having children when you serve in the military is a common decision. Service members receive housing support and even more pay when they have a spouse and children. You can expect support to keep your family close by, at least until you have to deploy. If...
Moving past depression during a divorce
Depression can occur spontaneously or in response to medication due to chemical changes in the brain, or it can also be caused situationally when difficult events occur in your life. Feeling depressed at some point in life happens to many people -- it is not a sign of...
Do you think your spouse will hide assets during your divorce?
Divorce situations have diverse concerns. People in marriages with limited resources may struggle to establish two financially independent households. Conversely, those in high-asset marriages may find that they have their own unique set of risks. With more assets to...
Can you claim your spouse’s business is community property?
When two people decide their marriage isn't working anymore, the Texas family courts often have to set the terms. In Texas, the courts typically treat property obtained during the marriage like community property that both spouses have an ownership interest in. If you...
How a criminal conviction costs money for the rest of your life
Facing criminal charges can mean dealing with jail time, paying fines and incurring court costs. For some people, pleading guilty to a criminal offense seems like a quick and simple solution to the potential impact of pending criminal charges. Other individuals may...
Can you get an expunction if you plead guilty in Texas?
Having certain blemishes on your criminal record sealed from public access, also called an expunction, is a way to prevent the mistakes of your past from continuing to impact your future. After all, your arrest, trial and conviction are all part of the public record,...
A prenuptial agreement means starting marriage on the right foot
Prenuptial agreements hold a special place in the world of family law. They are contracts that people enter into willingly prior to marriage in the hopes of affirming their expectations for the marriage or avoiding conflict in the event of a divorce.Once viewed as a...
Cohabitation only helps prevent divorce for a year
People choose to live together before they get married for many reasons. Sometimes, it's a financial decision, an easy way to reduce the financial strain of having two sets of bills and living apart. Other times, they just want the ease of living together without all...