There are many things we expect to see as we are driving along the highway, such as trees, signs for local attractions and construction. However, we might be more surprised to see big chunks of black rubber on the road. They are the result of tire blowouts and can put everyone on the road in […]

The word probate is likely a term that you have heard of when it comes to a person’s will or lack thereof. You have probably heard that avoiding probate is beneficial if you have done any research surrounding estate planning, wills and trusts. If you find that you are in a situation where probate is

In Texas, two people can have a common law marriage which can be proved by: A present agreement between two people to be married and to present themselves to the public as a married couple, They cohabit in this state as a married couple, and They present themselves to the public as a married couple.

In​ ​a​ ​vote​ ​across​ ​party​ ​lines,​ ​the​ ​FCC​ ​recently​ ​voted​ ​to​ ​roll​ ​back​ ​net​ ​neutrality​ ​Obama Era​ ​protections.​ ​​ ​Some​ ​activist​ ​groups​ ​such​ ​as​ ​Mozilla​ ​claim​ ​this​ ​move,​ ​will​ ​end​ ​the internet​ ​as​ ​we​ ​know​ ​it,​ ​harming​ ​every​ ​day​ ​users​ ​and​ ​small​ ​businesses,​ ​eroding​ ​free speech,​ ​competition,​ ​innovation​ ​and​ ​user​ ​choice​ ​in​ ​the​ ​process.​ ​​

Choosing to represent yourself in a criminal case — rather than hiring a lawyer — is one of your fundamental rights in our criminal justice system. But why exactly is this a right, especially if you can have a state-appointed attorney? And are there any benefits to representing yourself? Faretta vs. California In 1975, the

Getting a divorce is stressful, understandably, as a Texas family lawyer can attest. Most of the stress comes from the worry for your children and how they will handle it all. The next worry on the list is usually the financial aspect of the divorce. Most people harp on this aspect but may not actually

  Workers compensation is a type of insurance purchased by employers in order to cover work-related injuries and/or illness of employees. Those who have been recently injured or are considering filing a claim, may have many questions and concerns regarding workplace accidents.   What is workers compensation? By definition, workers compensation is a mandated program

There are many law firms out there, making the legal field extremely competitive. If you are a lawyer, it is important to make yourself stand out from the competition. If you make marketing, advertising and public relations a priority, you can get more exposure. Here are a few benefits of using professional PR services: Lawyers

If you are considering planning out how your pet will be cared for after you pass, you have many different options. You should make a list of which friends or pet businesses you would trust to take care of your pet, and then call to check pricing and if the other party will be able

People who begin to prepare for a divorce have a lot on their plates. They are dealing with the emotional impact of an impending divorce, as well as the logistics of moving into a different households. They have to consider the toll it will take on their families, on their professional life and on their