Texas legal answers
Straight answers to the questions Texans ask most, written in plain English and kept specific to Texas law.
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Texas Family Law
Divorce, property division, custody and child support in Texas — how the process actually works, what the deadlines are, and where the law gives you options.
Texas Criminal Defense
Arrest, bond, charges, DWI, probation and record clearing under Texas law, explained in plain English before you have to make a decision.
Texas Personal Injury
Filing deadlines, fault rules, insurance claims and settlements after a Texas accident — what the law says and what usually happens in practice.
Texas Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, probate, powers of attorney and what happens to property when someone dies in Texas, including the shortcuts Texas law allows.
Texas Business Law
Forming a Texas company, partner disputes, contracts and the deadlines that decide whether a business claim can still be brought.
Texas Real Estate Law
Contracts, closings, property lines, easements and liens under Texas real property law, for buyers, sellers and owners.
How Does Child Custody Work in Texas?
Texas uses different words than most people expect. Here is what conservatorship, possession and access actually mean.
8 min readfamily lawIs Texas a Community Property State?
What community property actually means in Texas, what stays separate, and how courts divide it in a divorce.
7 min readfamily lawHow Is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
The guideline percentages, what counts as income, and the limits Texas puts on the calculation.
8 min readcriminal defenseWhat Happens After You Are Arrested in Texas?
Magistration, bail, the release rules if charges are not filed, and what the first weeks look like.
8 min readcriminal defenseMisdemeanor vs Felony in Texas
How Texas classifies offenses, the punishment range attached to each class, and why the label matters.
7 min readpersonal injuryHow Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?
The two-year rule, the exceptions that extend it, and the much shorter deadlines that apply to government claims.
7 min readfamily lawHow to Choose the Right Texas Attorney
Board certification, fee structure and communication style matter more than a billboard.
5 min readcriminal defenseWhat Happens After a DWI Arrest in Texas?
A Texas DWI creates two separate cases: a criminal case and an administrative license case with a 15-day deadline.
7 min readfamily lawHow Long Does a Divorce Take in Texas?
Texas requires a 60-day waiting period for most divorces, but the real timeline depends on whether your case is agreed or contested.
6 min readpersonal injuryCan I Still Recover if I Was Partly at Fault in a Texas Car Accident?
Texas uses a 51% bar rule. If you are 50% or less at fault you can still recover, minus your share of the blame.
5 min readestate planningDo I Need a Will in Texas?
Without a will, Texas intestacy law decides who inherits — and the answer often surprises blended families.
5 min readbankruptcyChapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Texas
One wipes out debt quickly, the other restructures it over time. Texas exemptions make both more forgiving than in most states.
6 min reademployment lawAt-Will Employment in Texas: When Is a Firing Illegal?
Texas employers can fire you for almost any reason — but not for a discriminatory or retaliatory one.
6 min readreal estateWhen Must a Texas Landlord Return Your Security Deposit?
Texas landlords generally have 30 days to refund a deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions.
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