The last thing parents want is for a youthful mistake to haunt their child for the rest of his or her life. And here in Texas, where the penalties for a juvenile crime can be rather severe, that is a real possibility. In this post, we’ll briefly hi...
Read MoreDivorced parents who want to apply for a passport to travel internationally with their children must provide additional information beyond the standard passport application. When the passport office is satisfied that the parents have met all the requ...
Read MoreDWIs come with strict statutory consequences, including fines, jail time and license suspension. But, more than just these consequences, DWIs can complicate your whole life. Consider all the possible consequences when deciding whether to fight a firs...
Read MoreIt is a notable moment in time for those who are victims of sexual harassment and other forms of abuse, too. The #MeToo movement isn't happening in a vacuum. Women and men across the country are stepping forward in bravery to identify those who have ...
Read MoreAh, summertime. Everyone looks forward to those long summer days and steamy, hot nights. It’s the perfect time to take things a bit slower and enjoy the glorious weather and festivities that come this time every year. From baseball games and backy...
Read MoreIt happens every year. Summer vacation has a way of quickly sneaking up on busy parents. No matter how hard you try to plan things in advance, it’s inevitable that you’ll face last-minute schedule changes and discover a few weeks that you forgot ...
Read MoreJoyriding; it sounds like fun, but it is technically a felony. It’s breaking into a locked car and driving around just for the pure thrill of it. It seems innocent enough, especially when it is your teen or young adult child taking mom or dad's car...
Read MoreChild custody has long been one of the most emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. When both parents want to play a role in their children’s lives, creating an amicable custody arrangement can be difficult. In the past, judges often defaulted t...
Read MoreThey say timing is everything. While there may never be an ideal time to file for a divorce, the $1.5 trillion tax reform passed in 2017 may make now a better time than ever. Included within the many tax changes is a provision that eliminates tax ded...
Read MoreParents are becoming increasingly creative with their child custody agreements. They believe that the usual practice of awarding primary custody to one parent and visitation to the other could be harmful to a child. The goal of non-standard custody a...
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