A contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot agree on asset division or child custody. Divorce is hard enough, and the very nature of breaking up leads to emotionally-driven decisions and spiteful behavior. However, it is in your best interest to work with your...
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Is nesting the answer to your child custody dispute?
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, your paramount concern is likely the welfare of your children. After all, kids often struggle to adjust to divorce. This may be especially true if your kids must shuffle between your post-divorce home and your...
Here’s how not to lose in a high-asset divorce
Nothing screams caution like a high-asset divorce. No matter how you look at things, your net worth and assets have an impact on everything you may hope to gain in the settlement regarding property division, child custody and child support and alimony or spousal...
Can the police stop you without a reason?
Traveling in Texarcana in your car is fairly routine, but getting pulled over by the police is not. You may not believe you have done anything to warrant the stop, so you may want to pay attention when the officer explains why. The police must follow strict protocol...
Failing to disclose assets during divorce may be costly
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...
How does a Texas divorce affect the family dog?
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...
Get the facts about Arkansas DWI
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...
As a father, how can I get fair parenting time?
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...
Can the police really search my car?
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...
Worried about your Austin-Healey in the divorce settlement?
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...