Modern families grow in multiple different ways. There are certainly still families that add new members through traditional birth, but many families need an alternate route. Potential parents with health issues, couples struggling with fertility and same-sex couples...
Many driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges in Texas are the result of traffic stops. Sometimes, drivers fail chemical tests after causing crashes and get arrested. Much of the time, it is a police officer's suspicion that ultimately leads to DWI charges. When an...
Societal expectations being what they are, mothers are often automatically assigned the “caretaker and nurturer” role in a marriage. “Good” dads are generously praised for “babysitting” the kids or “helping” with the housework as if they were somehow going above and...
Parental alienation occurs in a high conflict divorce where a child strongly identifies with one parent, usually the custodial parent. As a result, the child ends up hating the other parent without any justifiable reason. The alienation is typically instigated by the...
Say you’re driving back from visiting some friends elsewhere in Texas when you see a sign on the side of the road. It says that you’re approaching a drug checkpoint, so you need to be prepared to stop. You’re surprised. You already know that Texas doesn’t even use...
Having both parents play a role in bringing up their children is in the best interests of any family. Unless there are overbearing circumstances that put the child’s welfare at risk, the family court usually encourages the involvement of both parents in the children’s...
Marijuana users are quick to provide a list of the benefits of using concentrates or extracts instead of the natural-state drug. For example, marijuana concentrates are multiple times stronger than the natural-state version of the drug, meaning that a much smaller...
Divorce is a source of high emotional and financial stress. Not only are both partners going through the emotional pangs of separating and starting new romantic relationships, but both must consider their future financial circumstances. The division of assets can be...
Texas is a state with strong legal protections for those who own firearms and other weapons. While many people use knives for sport and their employment in Texas, there are still a few laws that restrict knife possession. Until recently, Texas had an extensive list of...
If you get that dreaded knock on your door from Children’s Protective Services (CPS) one day, it is best to be fully prepared for what comes next. While all cases and circumstances that led up to the complaint filed on your family are unique, it is vital to understand...