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Adoption

What is the Adoption Process in Texas?

Posted by admin on June 4, 2018

Have you decided that you want to adopt a child in the state of Texas? Adoption is a wonderful process that brings people together and gives deserving children the families they long for. However, it can also be complicated, stressful and sometimes even difficult, especially if you begin the process unprepared. Working with a qualified […]

Immigration Attorney

Could an Immigrant Obtain Residency in Texas?

Posted by admin on May 25, 2018

Whether or not an immigrant can get residency in Texas is a matter of immigration law as well as state statutes. Immigrants on visas that grant the right to live in the United States are generally accepted for residency purposes by the state of Texas. Temporary visas, such as tourist or student visas, usually do […]

Criminal Defense

What are my Miranda Rights?

Posted by admin on May 24, 2018

Police officers are required to use a specific protocol when placing a suspect under arrest, including stating the official charge. Here is an infographic showing your Miranda Rights; For more information on our Round Rock Lawyers, please visit our site.

Divorce

How retirement accounts are divided in divorce

Posted by admin on May 18, 2018

What happens to a person’s retirement benefit accounts in a divorce? By default, any contributions made to a retirement savings plan before the marriage took place belong to the spouse who made the contributions. Whereas, anything contributed throughout the marriage belongs to both spouses. As a result, some retirement plans are a combination of separate […]

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Child Support

What happens if I don’t pay child support?

Posted by admin on May 11, 2018

If you’re a non-custodial parent, you’ll likely be ordered to pay child support. The amount you have to pay will be determined by several factors, with your monthly net income being the most important. A court order will set the amount, and this number can only be modified by another court order. What happens when […]

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Criminal Defense

Do I need a Criminal Lawyer?

Posted by admin on May 4, 2018

Have you been charged with assault & battery, drug possession, a misdemeanor or sex trafficking? Do you know that an arrest does not mean an automatic conviction? Without a criminal law attorney, you are susceptible to a legal system that may result in harsh penalties even if you are innocent. Hiring a lawyer can keep […]

Divorce

How to Set a Divorce Timeline

Posted by admin on April 30, 2018

If you are going through a divorce, it is very unlikely that you want it to be an extended and tedious process. After all, the ending of a marriage is usually very unpleasant even in the most amicable of situations. As such, it is usually a good idea to set a timeline if possible to […]

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Domestic Violence

The effects of domestic violence on children

Posted by admin on April 18, 2018

In most cases, Domestic Violence negatively affects children. Below is an infographic with some of the effects; For more information on Williamson County Family Lawyer, please visit our site.

Criminal Defense

The police officer did not read me my rights

Posted by admin on April 16, 2018

Police officers are required to use a specific protocol when placing a suspect under arrest, including stating the official charge. This is typically the point in an apprehension where the officer also informs the apprehended suspect of their legal rights, most notably the right to remain silent and the right to one free phone call. […]

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Post Modification

After a divorce is final, can I renegotiate?

Posted by admin on April 10, 2018

Have you just gone through a divorce? Are you unhappy with the results of your divorce settlement and want a better deal for yourself? There is hope and it is possible to renegotiate a divorce after the divorce is final. If there has been a material change in circumstances, then there are possibilities to renegotiate […]