CB Sullivan Law Firm, P.C., Legal Blog
Can you move with your child after a divorce?
You marry your spouse and have a child together, but then your romantic relationship takes a turn for the worse. Realizing it would be better to end the relationship, you file for divorce. After the divorce, you decide that you want to move. Perhaps you need...
What are ‘prohibited weapons’ in Texas?
Getting charged with a weapons offense in Texas can quickly transform your otherwise normal life into a legal battle that can result in serious consequences. One of the reasons you may find yourself facing charges is getting caught with a prohibited weapon. The Texas...
3 things divorcing parents should remember about Christmas gifts
Receiving gifts is a big part of Christmas for most children. However hard parents try to let them know that Christmas is about much more than this, most kids get very excited anticipating what they will get. If you are divorcing, gift-giving and Christmas as a whole...
2 reasons not to bring recreational marijuana into Texas
Roughly half of the United States allows recreational marijuana use. Although it is still federally illegal, many states have established their own regulations. In 24 states, individuals can purchase marijuana similarly to buying beer or wine – as long as they are at...
Seeking sole custody in Texas
The stress of divorce can be overwhelming, especially when there are children involved. While it is common for parents to seek joint custody of the children, there may be times when one parent asks for sole custody. That is, they wish to be the person who cares for...
How fast will your BAC go down?
Your BAC, or your blood alcohol concentration, is just a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your system. Once it enters your bloodstream, it can lead to impairment and intoxication. Police officers can check your BAC with a breath test during a drunk driving...
Addressing screen time in your parenting plan
Managing screen time has become a persistent concern for American parents in recent years. With children spending increasing amounts of time on phones, tablets and computers, it's often important for co-parents to create consistent guidelines for screen usage. When...
Prescription drugs are not always legal
Most people have taken prescription drugs at some point in their lives. Some people need them for most of their lives. While usually legal, sometimes they can become illegal. Here are a few of the times when these medications could land you in trouble with the law: If...
What to know about getting a divorce in Texas if you’re pregnant
With all of the legal changes around pregnancy in Texas, there has been a lot of information on social media and elsewhere that isn’t true – or only partially true. It’s been widely reported that in some states, including Texas, women can’t get divorced if they’re...
Reasons young marriages have a higher divorce rate
When you look at the statistics, it becomes very clear that young marriages end at a higher rate. Technically, anyone who gets married before 32 years old has higher odds of divorce than they would if they waited. People who get married at a very young age, such as 18...