When you are arrested for DUI in Texas, the consequences can be life-altering because you may be subject to incarceration, significant fines, suspension or revocation of your driver’s license, community service, alcohol classes, probation and more. In addition to these consequences, you may also end up with a criminal record that impacts housing, education and […]
When couples go through the process of divorce, they typically have significant concerns about their financial future. The breakup of a marriage may mean less household income available to each spouse, higher expenses associated with dual households and less value in marital assets available to each party. The resolution of these monetary issues can have […]
When couples go through the process of divorce, they typically have significant concerns about their financial future. The breakup of a marriage may mean less household income available to each spouse, higher expenses associated with dual households and less value in marital assets available to each party. The resolution of these monetary issues can have […]
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon issue a decision in a case heard early this year about the right of law enforcement to forcibly take a blood sample for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing of the volume of alcohol in your blood. In the case of Missouri v. McNeely, the nation’s highest court is weighing […]
This is Part II of our multi-part blog post discussing important information that drivers should know about field sobriety tests (FSTs) if they are stopped after consuming alcohol. Part I of this blog provided an overview of the types of FSTs that may be administered whereas Part II focuses on key issues relevant to effectively […]
This is Part II of our multi-part blog post discussing important information that drivers should know about field sobriety tests (FSTs) if they are stopped after consuming alcohol. Part I of this blog provided an overview of the types of FSTs that may be administered whereas Part II focuses on key issues relevant to effectively […]
If you have been arrested in Texas for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will almost certainly be asked to submit to field sobriety tests (FSTs). While these tests are often played for laughs in movies, these tests should be taken very seriously because they may determine whether you are arrested for […]
Property division is an important aspect of most divorces, but the distribution of community property assets and debts between spouses takes on special importance in Texas because of our state’s limitation on availability, amount and duration of spousal maintenance (referred to as “alimony” or “spousal support” in other states). This primer on property division in […]
When drivers see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror after a night with friends or family and a few drinks, the sense of dread that envelopes most drivers is understandable. The inevitable interaction you are about to have with a law enforcement officer will determine whether you drive home or the officer hauls you […]
While retaining a competent experienced Texas divorce attorney can provide an effective way to protect your interests during a divorce, any party to a divorce also can take steps to avoid certain mistakes that adversely impact the outcome of one’s marital dissolution. If you have questions about how to handle certain issues, your attorney can […]
