Considerations for Child Custody and Shared Parenting in San Antonio
If you have children and are facing a divorce or ending a relationship, you probably have questions and concerns about child custody. In Texas, the law refers to child custody and visitation as “possession and access” and presumes that shared parenting benefits children, but does not provide for 50/50 sharing. Instead, the state sets out…
Read MoreCan My Spouse Come after My Business in a San Antonio Divorce?
If you own a business and are facing a divorce, you might wonder if your spouse will have rights to your business. Will you have to divide the business with your spouse? Will you be able to keep running the business after the divorce? Adding one or more businesses to the division of property required…
Read MoreCan I Get Sole Custody to Keep My Minor Child Safe?
Texas law assumes that when it comes to custody, children benefit from spending time with both parents. However, since the law also requires courts to base custody decisions on the best interests of the child, sole custody may be awarded where one parent presents a danger to the child. The presumption in Texas is that…
Read MoreWhat Is False Advertising?
Federal and state laws are in place to protect consumers from false advertising and scams that make deceptive claims about a product’s price, quality, or function. When consumers experience financial or other losses as a result of false or deceptive advertising, they have the right to pursue legal action with the help of a skilled…
Read MoreWarranties and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Most Texas consumers have had some experience with warranties. Products often come with operating manuals containing printed warranties. Advertising may refer to a product warranty as part of the sales pitch. Extended warranties may be offered for sale at the time of purchase or at the end of the original warranty period. When consumers buy…
Read MoreDo I Have to Pay for My Ex’s Health Insurance After a Divorce?
When two people are married, it is typical that one spouse pays for health insurance for both parties through their employer-sponsored health care plan. When a divorce happens, many people wonder what happens to these benefits. In short, the spouse who is currently paying for health insurance is not required to continue to pay for…
Read MoreWhen Should I Consider Divorce Arbitration?
Arbitration and mediation are often used interchangeably, but they have major differences. They share in common that they are both a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). During arbitration, parties can decide things like on child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division. The goals are very similar to filing for divorce in court. However, the…
Read MoreDo I Have to Pay Child Support if I Didn’t Know I Had a Child?
Imagine going years without knowing you are the biological parent of a child. This scenario can sound shocking and unique, but it happens more often than you think. It is safe to assume that if a parent knew about a child, they would be involved in the child’s life. However, if a parent was unaware…
Read MoreWhen Are Non-Disclosure Agreements Unenforceable?
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is meant to protect confidential information from being released. If a person who signs an NDA discloses any information covered by the document, legal recourse is available. Texas law takes the issue of non-disclosure a step further. Even when an employee refuses to sign an NDA, they are still under a…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If I Get Scammed?
There are many different types of scams out there and it can be easy to fall for the trickery of individuals who are behind them. Many people will often feel embarrassed that they fell for these tactics and think they have no options. The reality is, if you are scammed, you do have rights. You…
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