As a father, you might be worried that your custody case is already predetermined in favor of the other parent. Gender stereotypes often do paint mothers as more caring and nurturing than fathers. However, every parent is equal under the law, and gender has nothing to...
There are numerous stigmas surrounding divorce, including that it must be a battle between the spouses. However, the reality is that there are no winners in a high-conflict divorce, and if you have children, this can be severely detrimental to them. Consequently,...
As people of all ages with some extra free time hit the malls and other shopping areas this summer, store managers and employees will likely be extra watchful for shoplifters. Of course, some shoppers are watched more closely than others, whether because they’re...
Vaccines have become a hotly debated topic – even within families – over the past couple of years. However, some people have always had strong opinions about whether vaccines – even those required by schools -- are safe for children. Here in Texas, parents can elect...
Some people think that shoplifting is a petty crime that doesn’t hurt anybody. A pack of gum here; a pair of jeans there. No one will miss those items, right? Wrong. The truth is that across the nation, stores lose anywhere from $2,000-$3,000 per month to shoplifters....
Even if the decision to dissolve the marriage is mutual, divorce can still be emotionally and financially taxing. Divorce becomes even more challenging when you share children together. Divorce can become particularly draining if your spouse has a personality...
There are people who only focus on the negative side of divorce, and who generally think of it as a failure. But there are a lot of positive things to consider as well. If you are thinking about getting a divorce yourself, it's important to consider both sides. Your...
Texas is well known for having some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country. Even as many other states have moved to legalize recreational marijuana, Texas has remained resistant to doing so. But what about medical marijuana? This is even more common across the...
Teens are usually intuitive people who can sense when something is amiss. When their parents divorce, it might not be a huge surprise. This is a major transition for them, but it’s one that gives them the opportunity to thrive in the midst of change. One situation...
It’s not unusual for defendants in a criminal case to face multiple charges stemming from a single arrest. For example, you could end up facing charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), resisting arrest, assault on a police officer, drug possession and possession of...