Divorce is challenging for all parents but can be especially difficult for those who have children with special needs. You have overwhelming issues to consider. Chief among them are matters involving your kids. All parents try to consider their children when...
Year: 2023
What is predictive policing?
Information is powerful. Algorithms can be used to sort it and make predictions based on what that information shows. This is all the basis of predictive policing systems. Essentially, the algorithm gets information about arrests and criminal activity from the police...
What if you miss your DWI court date?
Drunk driving is a serious offense with severe personal and legal implications. A DWI conviction can hang over your head for the rest of your life. If the police are convinced that you are drunk behind the wheel, they will formally charge you with driving while...
Proving your co-parent’s alcohol abuse to a judge
Substance abuse issues by one or both spouses contribute to the end of many marriages. If you’re divorcing a spouse with an alcohol problem, you’re by no means alone. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less difficult – especially if you have children. Your primary...
What should I do if my teen gets caught shoplifting?
With schools opening back again in a week or two, teens all over Texas will be heading to stores and malls for school clothing and supplies. These necessary items can sometimes stretch a family’s budget to the breaking point, making a teen more inclined to employ a...
Don’t let social media sink your court case
Social media is a ubiquitous tool of communication and dissemination of information to large audiences. Most people have one or more active social media accounts. Whether on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or elsewhere, people use social media every day to stay...
Signs that divorce might be coming
When a couple divorces, you often hear others say how surprised they are. While they know people divorce all the time they never thought that particular couple would divorce. It’s unsurprising that outsiders can have trouble predicting a divorce, as sometimes one of...
How are the best interests of the child determined in Texas?
It is no secret that divorce is emotionally draining for everyone. If you share a child with your soon-to-be ex, one of the most important yet difficult discussions you will have is your child’s post-divorce living arrangements. Ideally, Texas child custody laws...
What happens during a drunk driving traffic stop?
The police have the right and duty to stop cars that are suspected of committing crimes or were going to commit crimes. One such crime is drunk driving. An officer may have reasonable suspicion that a driver is drunk if the officer witnesses the driver run a red light...
How to tell if your children aren’t coping well after a divorce
Divorce can be challenging for the entire family, but it can be especially difficult for children. Even if the separation was amicable, children can still feel various emotions, including sadness, anger, confusion, and anxiety. As a parent, paying attention to your...