Every state has some strange, seemingly-stupid laws that, on the surface, lack an explanation. Many of these laws have been on the books since the early days of the state and simply have not been changed over time, and thus are hardly ever enforced any more. Texas is no different—we... View Article
Unfortunately, domestic violence remains a highly underreported crime in the United States. In many cases, the signs can be difficult to spot—domestic abuse can be just as much about emotional and mental abuse as it can be about physical abuse. In fact, that’s usually how it starts—the physical abuse often... View Article
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive about child custody is whether the courts prefer to send children to live with the mother or the father. The answer is actually “neither,” and the question demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of how the courts implement child custody arrangements in divorce... View Article
In Texas, domestic violence is defined as the use of force in a domestic situation that results in bodily injury, threatens to cause bodily injury or causes any kind of physical contact a person might consider offensive, unwanted or provocative. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) exists to assist people... View Article
Are you interested in learning a bit more about the firearm laws that exist in the state of Texas? Our state has many gun owners, and anyone who owns or is interested in owning a firearm must be well-versed in the laws of the state regarding gun ownership and use.... View Article