San Antonio Legal Blog
Car accidents: Texas community mourns tragic loss
In Texas and beyond, summer months often produce increased numbers of motorcyclists on highways throughout the state. Those who travel by motorcycle, especially in groups, are obligated to adhere to the same traffic laws and safety regulations as all other motorists....
The basic benefits of divorce mediation
Over the past 20 years, the way people get divorced has changed. Couples rarely battle their differences out in a dramatic courtroom scene anymore. Many couples find their resolutions through communication, collaboration and compromise. Though this method will not...
Do you know the most common causes of car accidents?
In the U.S., car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence. While many of these accidents are relatively minor, it's critical to remember that auto accidents claim the lives of thousands of people every year. Fortunately, most car accidents are the result of...
When can you terminate your former spouse’s parental rights?
When you and your former spouse divorced, you may have hoped they would play a responsible role in your children’s lives. No matter your feelings toward them, you might have hoped they would prove themselves a fit parent. Yet, their conduct after your divorce could...
Why may you use a postnuptial agreement?
A prenuptial agreement, as you may know, is a legal agreement that sets out some basic rules for how property gets divided in the event of a divorce. Couples need to sign them before they get married. They both have to agree that, once they’re married, they’ll follow...
What happens to debt is in a Texas divorce?
You look out the window to see your husband pulling into the driveway in a red 1965 Corvette convertible. If he had done this years ago, you might have had a different reaction, but right now, you are screaming mad. “I thought I would celebrate my new life as a free...
In a crash between a large and small vehicle, there’s an obvious victim
In truck accidents, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are often at a higher risk of getting injured or killed. There is simply no way that a smaller vehicle that averages only a few tons can stand up to being struck by a truck of 80,000 pounds (lbs). Unfortunately,...
Can you expect child support to help cover college tuition costs?
Helping your child secure an education is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. Unfortunately, college tuition is prohibitively expensive, which means your child won't be able to pay it alone right out of high school. It costs tens of thousands...
How to handle your emotions before, during and after divorce
There is a lot to think about during the divorce process, ranging from your finances to concerns regarding child custody. And while it’s important to focus on all these things, you must always have a beat on your emotions. The way you handle your emotions before,...
If Texas police stop my car, do they have the right to search it?
"You don't mind if I take a look inside, do you?" can be a worrying thing to hear from a police officer during what you hoped was a routine traffic stop. The Fourth Amendment gives you protection to go about your everyday life without being stopped by the police for...
