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Family Law and Children
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Most of the family law area includes children in some form. Included in family law is: child support, child custody and on occasion, adoptions. If you are are going through a divorce with children present or if you are considering a divorce and have children, it is important to have an experienced Family Law Attorney…

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Divorce – Making It Final
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The following information is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal representation by an attorney. In the previous blog post, we discussed the Respondent’s answer to the divorce petition and some of the steps that typically occur after the Respondent’s answer is filed. In this post, we wrap up our Family Law…

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Divorce – Answering the Petition
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The following information is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal representation by an attorney. Composite of Calendar Pages and ClockComposite of Calendar Pages and Clock In the previous blog post, we discussed how the Petitioner (the spouse who filed the Petition for divorce) legally notifies the Respondent (their soon-to-be ex-spouse) that…

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Divorce – Notifying Your Spouse
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The following information is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal representation by an attorney. In the previous blog post, we discussed the general mechanics of filing the Petition for divorce – When you can file for a divorce in Texas, where you can file, what you can allege, and how much…

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Divorce – Filing a Petition
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The following information is not legal advice and is not a substitute for legal representation by an attorney. Divorce is both an emotional event and a legal proceeding in Family Law. Divorce affects your relationships, your children, your money, and your property. While failing to protect your rights can have significant, long-term consequences in any…

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What to do if You get a DWI
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If you receive a DUI charge in Rockwall our the surrounding area, it is in your best interest to hire a DWI attorney to help you through the process. Although a DWI charge isn’t extremely serious, it isn’t something that most people would want on their record. First, there is a limited amount of time…

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Things NOT to do When You Divorce
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Many divorce attorneys or family law attorneys will spend a lot of time talking about what you should do in a divorce. There are thousands of articles, guides, etc. that inform those in the divorce process of what they should do. While much of that information is relevant and worthy of consideration during a divorce,…

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Personal Injury 101
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Personal Injury Law and Personal Injury Cases are very common in our society. Anything from a slip and fall case to a accident injury case could fall under personal injury law. As a personal injury attorney, we serve the Dallas area, helping those injured receive fair compensation. What is a Personal Injury Case? Personal Injury…

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Criminal Defense Without Appearing in Court
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Many criminal defense cases can be resolved without the defendant ever appearing in court. For example, many common criminal charges like: Driving with a Suspended License, No Valid Registration, No Valid Driver’s License, No Proof of Insurance, Resisting an Officer Without Violence, Open Container, Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and DUI. In addition to having…

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