Changing family relationships have posed new complications for awarding custody. In a widely-watched case, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a trial court cannot grant child custody to the deceased mother’s former fiancé over objections from the child’s biological...
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Review of how spousal support works in Texas
Like many other states, Texas courts are allowed to award spousal support, which some may refer to as alimony, at the conclusion of a divorce. As the name suggests, spousal support involves one party being order to pay, either on a regular basis or as a lump sum,...
Texas divorces and mineral rights issues
Many people in and around San Antonio have a lot of their net worth invested in real estate. Land is a good investment for a number of reasons. In Texas, a person will have to pay particular attention to the value of mineral rights, that is, the right to drill...
A mediated divorce may benefit both parents and children
Parents in San Antonio who are divorced are still linked together by a very important person: their child. Their joint responsibility to raise their child in a healthy and supportive matter does not change just because they have divorced. If they are hostile towards...
What to do when you’re under investigation
You’ve got this nagging feeling that something’s not quite right. You’ve heard people talk about an investigation going on. Is it about you? Signs that you’re under investigation There are some telltale signs that mean you may be under investigation. If you’re trying...
Is there ever a reason to ask for sole custody?
Texas uses the term "conservator" to describe the parent(s) in charge of managing a child's care and making decisions about where the child will live, but the state operates much like other states when it comes to allocating those responsibilities. Ideally, the state...
What’s intoxication assault in Texas?
You were out, having fun, and you had a few drinks. You figured you were fine to drive, however, because you didn't particularly feel drunk.You weren't actually fine, however, and someone got badly hurt. Now, you're facing charges of "intoxication assault." Most of...
What is a ‘criminal defense strategy’?
You're probably thinking, "What kind of strategy can a criminal defendant actually have? Either you're guilty or you're not, right?"Not exactly. Under the American legal system, you're innocent until proven guilty -- which places a substantial burden on the...
How do you prepare for a divorce?
You know a split is coming -- you just aren't sure who is going to make the first move. Maybe your spouse will walk out in a week or two, or maybe you'll find your way to a divorce attorney's office first. Either way, it's time to get prepared. That means taking a...
Do you anticipate having to fight for custody of your kids?
When you got married, you may never have anticipated ending up in a situation that would involve having to fight for your kids. However, your marriage did not turn out as happily as you had hoped, and though you, your spouse and your kids were happy for a time, the...
