Dallas Law Blog
How job loss creates higher odds of a divorce
You may have heard that job loss is a leading reason for divorce. In a society where both people tend to be employed, if one of them sees their position terminated, that could also mark the end of their relationship. But how does this happen? Few people marry for...
Borrowing someone’s Adderall is borrowing big trouble with the law
There are days when it’s almost impossible to get everything done. When you have a stack of things to do and no energy to do them, it’s really tempting to take advantage of chemical performance enhancers, like Adderall. What is Adderall? Primarily used to treat...
Can you get sued for quitting your job?
Texas has at-will employment, which means that both employers and employees are generally free to terminate their relationship at any time. There are, of course, some exceptions to that rule. You only generally hear about them when they end up causing a lawsuit. Most...
Affluenza could be a possible defense in rare cases
A DWI charge is serious, which is why it’s a good idea to work with an attorney. Some interesting defenses have come up for people in the past, and one of which that may still be used today is a defense of “affluenza.” An affluenza defense is one where it’s argued...
Accused of running a pill mill? You need a defense
There are many different kinds of crimes that people could be accused of, but some medical professionals face the risk of being accused of running pill mills. Doctors have to walk the fine line of helping their parents by giving them the medications and support they...
Drugged driving is more common than you think (and you may have done it)
When you think about “drugged driving,” you’re not alone if your mind automatically turns to drugs like marijuana, meth and cocaine. It’s well known, for example, that marijuana impairs a person’s cognitive functions and hampers their motor skills, while cocaine and...
What type of custody schedule is best for an infant?
Divorcing when you have children of any age presents challenges. However, getting divorced when you have an infant has its own set of unique challenges. One of them is overcoming some long-held beliefs about what infants need from their parents. Child development...
Estate planning: An important step for young families
New parents have a lot of tasks to think about, especially when it comes to the new baby. For some, the need to make sure the baby has everything necessary is the only priority in life. What these parents, and others, might not realize is that they need to think about...
Signs it’s time to reconsider your parenting plan in Texas
For divorcing parents in Texas, the custody arrangements for their children will often be the most critical decision. The custody outcome affects everything from how the court splits up your property and how much child support they order to the relationship you get to...
What is a life insurance trust?
Creating an estate plan is a comprehensive event that helps to ensure that your loved ones receive the inheritance you intend them to enjoy. For some people, setting up a will is sufficient. Other individuals may decide that they want to do a little more. They may...
