Dallas Law Blog
The importance of routine for children after divorce
Kids thrive on routine. While too much routine can become dull, a little goes a long way, especially if your parents have recently divorced. These are some of the benefits of keeping to a routine: Gives security and reduces stress: When so much in a child's life is...
Using a trust is a good way to protect an inheritance
As you’ve gotten older, you’ve realized how much you want to leave an inheritance behind for your children. You’ve also realized that they aren’t as cautious with money or your assets as you’d like them to be. You don’t want to see all you’ve worked for spent, sold or...
7 reasons you can file for divorce in Texas
“You know, honey, we’ve been married 52 years now, and I love you like the day I first met you, but I thought I might like to try being single. I’ve heard it can be a lot of fun.” You almost choked on your false teeth when Rose told you she wanted a divorce....
Breath tests may not be as accurate as you believe
In the United States, one of the most common things people do when accused of drinking and driving is completing a Breathalyzer test. This test takes a breath sample to calculate how much alcohol is in the person’s blood. The problem with this test is that it is not...
When can you legally use force to defend yourself in Texas?
As a general rule, physical violence and threats of violence violate the law. Police in Texas arrest people for threats of violence, which can result in assault charges. They also arrest those who cause provable physical harm to others, possibly charging the accused...
Where do the children live during divorce?
The goal of your divorce is to determine where your children will live when all is said and done. You have to agree on a child custody plan or have the court give you one. However, divorce can take months. You have a lot more to sort out, such as dividing assets,...
Is it possible to get an alimony award in Texas?
Spousal maintenance, the legal term for alimony in Texas, is a possibility, but it is notoriously difficult to acquire in most cases. Even when the courts do award spousal maintenance, they impose strict limitations on the amount and duration of alimony. Short of an...
When can you try to get out of a contract you signed?
Generally speaking, once you sign a contract, you have made a formal and legal commitment to the terms and try and within that contract. In other words, you have an obligation to fulfill your end of the agreement, just as the other party has an obligation to you to...
Dallas men face murder, other charges
Two Dallas men have been indicted on murder charges in the death of an Alabama man who was visiting friends in the city the weekend he died. The Alabama man was an avid fan of Crimson Tide football and had gone to a Dallas bar with his friends that day to watch...
The hows and whys of establishing paternity in Texas
When a married woman gives birth in Texas, her husband is recognized as the child’s father. When a woman who isn’t married has a baby, the father does not have legal parental rights until his paternity is established. For fathers, establishing paternity means their...
