Marriage plays a significant role in estate administration. Generally, a deceased’s surviving spouse automatically receives the former’s assets, even without a will, through intestate succession. Unfortunately, the same rule does not apply to common-law marriages....
The court signing a divorce decree signals the completion of the divorce process. But finalizing events as life-altering as divorce requires thorough consideration. As you conclude your uncontested divorce, a “prove up hearing” is when a Texas judge reviews your case...
Operating a motor vehicle while inebriated is a crime in Texas. If an officer suspects you of being drunk behind the wheel, they can ask you to pull over and participate in roadside tests. If you fail the tests or your blood alcohol content (BAC) level during the...
Preparing to dissolve a marriage may rarely be easy, and you may encounter numerous difficult choices to make along the way. One topic that may be an area of concern could involve knowing the steps to take to prepare a strategy for property division, as the outcome of...
Spouses filing for divorce in a Texas family court must consider many serious matters. Divorce involves more than changing one's status from married to single. Financial matters require addressing, including the division of community property. Marital assets can...
Checking into a Texas drug rehabilitation facility may be an effective way to gain control over your addiction. For the most part, you cannot be charged with a crime simply for seeking treatment even if it is an acknowledgment that you are using controlled substances....
People who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Texas should know that a conviction can cause a litany of challenges. It might result in jail time, fines and a loss of driving privileges. For some, a rehabilitation program could be used in lieu of harsh...
More than 10,000 children are in the Texas foster care system, resulting in what experts call a “foster care crisis” in the Lone Star State. Children end up in the Texas foster care system for several reasons, including abandonment, death, incarceration, and more....
Roadside drug tests are designed to detect the presence of drugs in a Texas driver's system quickly. These tests are intended to enhance road safety by identifying impaired drivers. However, there are growing concerns about the reliability of these tests, as they can...
After a divorce in Texas, it's important to update elements of your estate plan. These elements include your power of attorney, wills, trusts and life insurance beneficiaries. Updating an estate plan If you and your former spouse worked together to create an estate...
