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I Want to Expunge My Record… What Should I Do?
Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, rent housing, apply for loans, or even volunteer. But in
What Should I Do If I’m Arrested in Harlingen?
Getting arrested can be a frightening and confusing experience, especially if it’s your first time. Whether the arrest is due to a
The Value of Hiring an Experienced Attorney
When legal problems arise, choosing the right attorney can be the difference between peace of mind and months of frustration. While some
Child Custody: What Do I Do If I Disagree With How My Ex Is Raising Our Child?
Co-parenting after a divorce or separation is rarely simple. Even when legal custody arrangements are in place, disagreements over parenting styles, discipline,
Property and Assets Division in Texas Divorce
Property division is one of the most important and often contested issues in Texas divorces. The Barrera Law Firm provides information regarding
Expunction vs. Nondisclosure in Texas: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever been arrested or charged with a crime in Texas, even if your case was dismissed or you were found
What Is an Uncontested Divorce in Texas?
In certain circumstances, couples may find themselves in a situation where they can agree on all aspects of their divorce without the
Rights for Paternity Tests in New Child Support Court Matters in Texas
In Texas, a presumption of paternity mainly exists when a child is born during a marriage. A filing of an acknowledgment of
Should You Bring an Attorney to a Texas Child Support Court?
The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has a duty to the State of Texas and that duty is based on
Geographic Restrictions in Texas Family Law Cases
In Texas, a geographic restriction may be imposed in a divorce or suit affecting the parent-child relationship. This is to ensure that
Texas Modifications of Custody, How to Proceed
In Texas, an order relating to a parent child relationship means an order that deals with the management of child, possession and
Texas Divorces: Separate Property & Community Property
What is Separate Property in Divorce? In Texas, Separate Property is property that you already owned prior to the marriage, what you
What Happens With the Tax Return In a Texas Divorce?
The Texas Family Code characterizes and presumes that any income or debt that occurs during the marriage is community property. That means
Texas Divorces; Community Property Versus Separate Property
Division of Assets Must Be Fair Texas Court presumes that all property is community property in a divorce unless there is clear
Uncontested Divorces in Texas; How to Get a Divorce Done Right
Texas divorces are not always simple. A do-it-yourself divorce can result in an improper divorce that is not valid. There are five
Holiday Season Possession and Access in Texas Family Law Cases
Texas Standard Possession Orders relating to minor children that are subject to a Texas Family Law case are often in dispute during
Texas Applications for Protective Orders and Temporary Restraining Orders in Family Law Cases
Family Violence under Chapter 71 of The Texas Family Code covers threats of physical harm, assault, or sexual assault by one member
Texas Divorces, Cheaters, Alcoholics, and Family Violence; What Can You Do?
Texas divorces do provide a right to request the court to find that the marital partner is at fault for a divorce.
Modification of Custody in Texas for Children 12 Years of Age or Older
In Texas, The Texas Family Code takes into consideration the age of the child in terms of modification of custody when the
Who Gets the House in a Divorce? Navigating Property Division in Texas
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process, especially when it comes to dividing property. One of the most significant assets