CB Sullivan Law Firm, P.C., Legal Blog
Make sure kids know that divorce is not their fault
Divorce is something that happens to many families, and the parents almost always know that this is not their children's fault. They may even take this for granted or assume that it's obvious that it has nothing to do with the kids. However, children often don't see...
Peers may influence teens to commit criminal activity
When parents get the call that their teen has been arrested or accused of a crime, they are often shocked. They never thought that their child would do something like this, and they can't imagine what would have pushed them to break the law. It may even be a minor...
Those seeking a surrogate need a gestational agreement
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...
The role of field sobriety tests in a DWI traffic stop
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...
Don’t let gender biases affect your custody rights
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...
What are the signs of parental alienation?
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...
What if you see a drug checkpoint sign in Texas?
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...
Co-parenting does not have to be a difficult undertaking
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...
Dabs may be trendy, but they are extra risky in Texas
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...
How property is divided in a Texas divorce
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...