Legal adoption is an important part of parentage for any family, allowing both parents to have equal rights to the child regardless of biological relation. Adoption for same-sex parents has traditionally been a tricky process in Texas, but it’s become simpler in recent years.
In the past, same-sex parents were required to file as two single parents adopting jointly, requiring six months of wait time between each individual adoption....
Common law marriage, also referred to as non-ceremonial or sui iuris marriage, and marriage by habit and repute, refers to an informal yet legal union between two people with the same legal obligations of a married couple without undergoing an official civil or religious ceremony. Only a handful of states continue to recognize common law marriage, Texas being one of them. Texas is unique in that no official paperwork needs to be filed to affirm a...
In Texas, misdemeanors are organized into three different groups. Depending on which category a misdemeanor falls under, the case may need to be heard in the County Courts-at-Law, Municipal Court, or the Justice of the Peace courts. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, and typically include lesser penalties, such as community service or prison time totaling less than a year. However, despite being less severe than felonies, a misdemeanor...
When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried to launch an investigation into Twitter’s platform policies after the suspension of former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account, the social media giant responded by filing a lawsuit with a request for a restraining order intending to block the AG’s ability to conduct an investigation. However, a federal judge in California dismissed Twitter’s lawsuit, declaring it to be premature.
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The historic February 2021 winter storm that swept across Texas sent energy demands soaring sky-high and rolling blackouts that never seemed to end all over the state. The demand for electricity resulted in price hikes, leaving some residents owing tens of thousands of dollars in utility bills. Lisa Koury, a Chambers County resident of Texas, took action over these never-before-seen energy prices after receiving a bill for $9,340 after the storm....
The Texas roads that are considered most dangerous to drivers are highways. Texas is a massive state with highways running the length of it in any direction; Texan drivers often find themselves spending hours at a time on the road if they need to visit another city. Additionally, out-of-state travelers may spend days trying to drive from one end of the state to the other, and accidents are not uncommon. If you or a loved one were injured in an...
Every state has slightly different laws regarding pedestrian right of way. In Texas, the laws are similar to many other places in that pedestrians have right away in most scenarios, even when it may seem counterintuitive. Whenever driving near or around pedestrians, it is important to exercise extreme caution, both to protect the pedestrian and to protect yourself from liability.
Following right of way laws is vital to ensuring a safe environment...
Premises liability accidents occur when a dangerous condition exists on a person’s or business’s property, resulting in injury to another party. In situations where someone is injured on another party’s property due to unsafe conditions, the injured party may choose to file a premises liability claim in order to seek compensation for damages including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. While some liability may be...