When it comes to child custody, there are a wide variety of factors for parents to consider, from financial issues and daily schedules to factors that courts go over when making a custody decision. That said, it is important to bear in mind that other challenges may...
Month: March 2018
Is joint custody good for my child?
It is becoming an increasingly popular trend in both Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States to award joint custody to parents. This is because the courts usually see it as beneficial for a child to have good relationships with both parents. However, there have...
How Can I Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing?
Texas couples going through divorce often find child custody negotiations to be exceedingly difficult. Being fully prepared for your hearing is crucial in this case, especially if you’re arguing for full custody of a child. TheSpruce.com offers these tips on how to...
B Corps and Consumer Products: What Do All Those Symbols Mean?
You have probably noticed plenty of symbols and certifications on consumer products when you are shopping. If not, next time you are at the grocery store, pick up that box of organic cereal or perhaps the dish washing soap from Seventh Generation. View image You will...
What are some of the advantages of mediation and a collaborative divorce?
The day that you and your spouse plan to split up is drawing ever closer. You have been looking into your divorce options, and you're interested in mediation. You want to know what advantages it holds over going to court. One huge advantage is that you get to make...
Friends gather to celebrate firefighter’s life after fatal crash
Friends, former coworkers, family members and other members of the community all came together recently in Erie to celebrate the life of a firefighter who passed away in a deadly car accident. The crash itself happened last year, but those who were close to the man...
Thinking about starting a business? Here’s some food for thought.
No one needs to remind you that starting a business is a much larger commitment than a regular full-time job. There is a seemingly endless list of tasks to complete before opening day, an event that just introduces a whole new set of tasks and challenges. However,...
Negotiating plea bargains as a defendant
A plea bargain is something that is quite unique to the United States court system, and in addition, it accounts for around 90 percent of all cases in criminal courts. If you are a defendant in a criminal court case, it is very important that you understand how plea...
Never represent yourself in a DWI case
Dozens of Texans face arrest every weekend for DWI. One recent campaign led by the Odessa Police Department led to the arrests of 22 drivers in a single weekend for driving while under the influence of alcohol. Even if you do not have a previous criminal record, you...
It’s time in Texas for spring break and DWI enforcement
With a number of colleges near Comanche County, it might not be news to many of our regular readers that spring break is here. It's a time for college students across the nation to take a break from studies and have fun. It's also a time when many Texas law...