In the state of Texas, the crime of continuous sex assault of a child is taken very seriously. It involves multiple acts of sexual abuse committed against a child over a period of time. This offense carries severe penalties and …
Introduction In Texas family law cases, pre-marital and post-marital property agreements play a crucial role in defining the rights and responsibilities of spouses when it comes to their assets and liabilities. These legal agreements provide couples with the opportunity to …
In Texas, same-sex marriage was not legally recognized until the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. However, many same-sex couples had already been living together and sharing their lives for years prior to this ruling. …
The Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA) was signed into law in Texas in September 2021, providing a new alternative dispute resolution process for family law cases. The UCLA encourages parties to work together to find mutually acceptable solutions without resorting …
Introduction: The Texas Supreme Court case C.J.C. addressed a contentious issue in family law: the “fit parent presumption.” This legal principle has a significant impact on child custody battles, as it can affect who receives custody of a child. In …
When it comes to resolving family law cases in Texas, a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) can be a useful tool. An MSA is a written agreement that is negotiated and signed by both parties in the presence of a mediator. …
In Texas, there is no specific “grandparent rights” statute that grants grandparents automatic custody or visitation rights. However, under certain circumstances, grandparents may be able to seek custody or visitation of their grandchildren through the courts. Texas law allows grandparents …
Being charged with a DWI–driving while intoxicated–charge, Texas’ equivalent of a DUI, is a serious offense. Being charged a second time, however, is even more concerning. If you are facing a second DWI in Texas, you need to understand the …
If you’re thinking about a divorce, or have already taken the first steps to file for a divorce, you may have a lot of questions about the process. One of the best resources for answers is a qualified Texas divorce …
Getting arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a scary and confusing experience. It can be difficult to know what to expect, who to talk to, or what to do after an arrest. At the Tidwell Law …
Introduction: In the realm of criminal law, aggravating factors play a significant role in determining the severity of a defendant’s punishment. In Texas, as in many other jurisdictions, aggravating factors are essential considerations during sentencing, allowing judges to impose harsher penalties based on the circumstances surrounding the crime. In this
In Texas, child support is an important aspect of family law cases. However, circumstances can change over time, necessitating adjustments to the child support order. This blog post will provide you with a comprehensive overview of child support modification in Texas, covering the legal process, requirements, and factors considered by
In the state of Texas, the crime of continuous sex assault of a child is taken very seriously. It involves multiple acts of sexual abuse committed against a child over a period of time. This offense carries severe penalties and has far-reaching consequences for the accused. In this blog post,
Introduction In Texas family law cases, pre-marital and post-marital property agreements play a crucial role in defining the rights and responsibilities of spouses when it comes to their assets and liabilities. These legal agreements provide couples with the opportunity to safeguard their individual interests and clarify property division in the
In Texas, same-sex marriage was not legally recognized until the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. However, many same-sex couples had already been living together and sharing their lives for years prior to this ruling. For these couples, establishing an informal “common-law” same-sex marriage in
The Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA) was signed into law in Texas in September 2021, providing a new alternative dispute resolution process for family law cases. The UCLA encourages parties to work together to find mutually acceptable solutions without resorting to traditional litigation. In this blog post, we will explore
Introduction: The Texas Supreme Court case C.J.C. addressed a contentious issue in family law: the “fit parent presumption.” This legal principle has a significant impact on child custody battles, as it can affect who receives custody of a child. In this blog post, we will explain the “fit parent presumption”
When it comes to resolving family law cases in Texas, a mediated settlement agreement (MSA) can be a useful tool. An MSA is a written agreement that is negotiated and signed by both parties in the presence of a mediator. In this blog post, we will discuss the Texas mediated
In Texas, there is no specific “grandparent rights” statute that grants grandparents automatic custody or visitation rights. However, under certain circumstances, grandparents may be able to seek custody or visitation of their grandchildren through the courts. Texas law allows grandparents to file a lawsuit requesting access to their grandchildren if:
