Texarkana Legal Blog

Whether out of anxiety over the financial future or bitter feelings against their spouse, individuals facing divorce may find it tempting to try to hide or spend down assets to avoid a court-ordered division of property. However, if the court discovers non-disclosure...

If you and your spouse own a dog, you probably think of the animal as a member of your family. In the eyes of the law, though, your pooch is a piece of property. Like other types of assets, you must deal with your dog during your divorce.  Texas is a community...

Arkansas imposes both criminal and administrative penalties for a DWI conviction. An offender may receive jail time, fines and license suspension if he or she had a measured blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% at the time of arrest (0.02% for drivers younger than...

There was a time when courts favored mothers over fathers when it came to parenting arrangements. Fortunately, most courts now recognize that both parents are equally important. Many studies show that fathers positively affect their children’s lives. Children who are...

Along Interstate 30, traffic from Little Rock to Dallas and back keeps the Texarkana area busy. It may not seem like much of a surprise that local authorities are active along this corridor. After all, high traffic areas do have higher incidents of accidents and...

If you are facing divorce, you are probably concerned about property distribution. One of your prized possessions is a vintage 1963 Austin-Healey 3000. Texas is a community property state. Is there a chance the court might award the car to your spouse? Understanding...

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