People who drink and drive are a menace on Texas roadways. Every driver understands that he or she is obligated to adhere to traffic laws, but that does not guarantee that every driver fulfills the obligation. Many drivers, like those who consume copious amounts of...
Serious safety concerns related to distracted driving
When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her main concern should be to arrive safely at the destination. Unfortunately, there are many other things that can take a driver’s focus, and each of them can increase the chance of a car accident. Distracted driving can come...
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...
Avoid the most common type of motorcycle crash
As every Texan can figure, when a collision occurs between a motorcycle and a car or larger vehicle, it’s the motorcyclist who is significantly more likely to suffer catastrophic injury or death. In fact, in the United States motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to...
Identifying trucker negligence when truck accidents occur
The legal term, negligence, seems so neat and tidy to victims injured in truck accidents. However, knowing or believing a truck driver was negligent is much different than proving negligence caused or contributed to the crash. To prove negligence, you must show the...
Modifying custody plans is a part of life: Here’s what to do
You and your ex-spouse set up a child custody plan around three years ago, and it worked great while your child was young. Now that they're pushing into the teen years, they're asking for more independence and have complaints about your current custody schedule....
The increasing penalties of second and third DWI charges in Texas
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a common criminal offense even if people recognize that it is a dangerous habit. In fact, individuals who get arrested once for impaired driving charges could very well face arrest for the same issue again in the future, as people...
Childhood challenges: When kids don’t want to visit their parents
Most people know that their children are going to develop more independence as they age. It's a normal part of growing up, but it doesn't always make things easy. This is particularly true when you live in a divorced family. Children of divorce may have to travel back...
3 tips for those missing friends and family during divorce
A divorce has the potential to break up extended families for good, even when they were very close prior to the split. You might be friendly with your spouse's family and friends, but a divorce can put an end to those amicable relationships. The reason for that is...
Parenting well: When you get along, everything’s better
As parents who have gone through divorce and realize that you need to raise your child in a healthy manner, it's vital that you're able to work together. You have a parenting plan and good custody agreement, but your concern is that you both still have trouble...