Misleading Marketing and Pill Pushing Created an Addiction Epidemic That is Finally Facing Justice
August 26, 2019

On Monday afternoon, Oklahoma State Judge Thad Balkman ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to remedy the opioid epidemic created by the company. The State of Oklahoma filed this lawsuit against J&J among…Read More


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How Does Living in a Community Property State Affect Me?
April 11, 2018

Whether you were born in the great state of Texas or got here as soon as you could, if you die or divorce here, Texas state laws apply. Many people are flocking to Texas for…Read More


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Protective Order v. Restraining Order: The Basic Facts You Need to Know
March 20, 2018

In California, a Protective Order is referred to as a Restraining Order and in Florida it is referred to as an Injunction for Protection. While every state is different, in Texas a Protective Order is…Read More


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Co-Parenting When Kids Start School
February 20, 2018

Co-parenting can be tough when dealing with a difficult spouse. See our blog on Dealing with a Difficult Co-Parent. These problems, however, tend to escalate when the children start school, and now you are not…Read More


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Marriage is a Legal Partnership
February 8, 2018

Speaking strictly from a legal perspective, the State of Texas treats marriage like a business partnership—you share the income and liabilities during the partnership equally. For better or worse, literally. Just like in a business…Read More


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Why is Texas a Community Property State?
January 26, 2018

What does it mean to divorce in a community property state and why is Texas one of only 9 states in the country that are based on the community property system? First, there are two…Read More


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You Got Served
January 18, 2018

You Got Served You were just served papers, you’re angry, confused, and not sure what to do next. Whether these are divorce papers, a civil lawsuit, or a temporary restraining order, many people have questions…Read More


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How Opening a New Bank Account Can Derail your Pre-Nuptial Agreement
January 10, 2018

Getting a pre-nuptial agreement (aka a pre-marital agreement) is a smart move for both spouses, with or without large assets or debts. It protects your spouse from your creditors and most notably, makes sure you…Read More


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Why Mediation Is Actually A Good Idea
January 1, 2018

“You shut your mouth when you’re talking to me!” Why mediation is “actually” a good idea. Most people view mediation as the opening scene in Wedding Crashers and other movies: where two people and their…Read More


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No Kanye, Pre-Nups Are Not Just for Gold Diggers
December 14, 2017

 via GIPHY You’ve probably heard people refer to or make jokes about pre-nups but do you really know what they do? The pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreement can define the right to buy, sell, and…Read More


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