Distracted driving may garner most of the media attention when it comes to the dangers on the roads in America these days, but drunk driving is still as much of a threat as it ever was. In fact, drunk driving is a threat that has existed almost since the invention of...
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When is a trial necessary in divorce proceedings?
Divorce proceedings in Texas can sometimes get a bit messy. The many reasons an amicable divorce proceeding can suddenly turn contentious include one spouse wanting more than what the other spouse thinks is fair, or the two do not agree on the division of time with...
What does proportionate responsibility mean after a car crash?
Immediately after a car crash, you and the other party involved will have to call for medical care and police officers to come write up a report about the collision. The role of the officers will be to investigate the cause of the crash and author an official police...
Retirement plans are important assets in divorce
Once a Texas couple decides to divorce, their assets will be determined and divided. For some former couples without a lot of joint property, the division might not be as complicated as in some high-asset divorces, but a valuable property not to be overlooked is a...
Prenups are protective
Prenuptial agreements have something of a bad reputation in some quarters. Many people in Texas look at prenuptial agreements as pessimistic. On the surface, they can seem to fly in the face of traditional notions of lifelong marriage and "until death do we part." The...
Coping with the challenges of co-parenting
When a married couple gets a divorce in Texas, their community property acquired during marriage is split 50-50. Though the same rule does not apply to child custody, it is generally a good idea for parents to share custody and to work together with each other to...
Parents should stress teen driver safety during summer
It will be obvious to most residents of Texas, especially parents, that summer is a dangerous time for teens to be out driving. School is out, and parties, many of which will serve alcohol, become more frequent. All of this exacerbates the fact that teens are already...
Do you have the right to a wrongful death claim after a crash?
Motor vehicle travel remains a leading cause of injury and death across the United States. Crashes claimed the lives of roughly 10 people across the state of Texas every day, according to data from 2018. If you have recently lost a loved one in a crash caused by...
Drivers should be cautious on rural roads
Many Texas drivers exercise due caution on city streets and highways but drive with abandon on rural roads. However, there are several factors that make rural roads even more dangerous than the average Texas street. This means that drivers should approach them with...
How older adults can negotiate property division in divorce
Some older adults in Texas might be considering divorce and wondering how this would affect their financial situation if they are already retired or close to retirement. The first step might be for them to make a list of all their assets and debts. To get a full...