To change a child custody order in Texas, you usually must ask the court for a new order and show that important circumstances have changed in a meaningful way since the current order was entered. The court also must find that the change serves your child’s best...
Not every car accident leaves you with obvious injuries. A fender bender or low-speed collision can feel like you’re okay, just a little shaken up. Most times, it’s tempting to walk it off and move on with your busy day. But skipping the doctor after even a minor...
Small businesses in Texas must follow federal and state employment laws. These laws cover pay, workplace safety, discrimination and worker rights. The rules that apply often depend on the number of employees and the type of work they do. Understanding these rules...
A dog bite claim in Texas often turns on two practical questions: what did the owner know, and what did the owner do? Texas law may allow recovery when an owner had reason to know the dog had shown dangerous tendencies or failed to control the animal in a reasonably...
Texas businesses protect trade secrets with clear contract terms and real limits on who sees sensitive material. The key issue is not just whether something has value. The company must also treat it as confidential before a dispute begins. Contract terms should...
For many families in Temple and across Central Texas, Medicaid helps cover nursing home care and other long-term services. Most recipients do not realize the state may seek reimbursement from a deceased recipient's estate under the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program...
Yes, one owner can sometimes force the sale of co-owned property through a partition action, even when the other owner does not agree. Texas law generally gives a co-owner the right to seek partition, but whether the court orders a sale depends on whether the property...
Deferred compensation is pay you earn now but receive later. It may include a bonus, stock award or retention payment. If you are an executive, delayed pay might make up a large share of your income. During divorce, you may worry that the court will divide money that...
A speeding delivery van runs a red light in Temple and slams into your car. You are hurt, your car is a total loss and the driver works for a company you have never heard of. So who actually pays? A delivery crash can pull in several parties and policies, and where...
You built a business with someone you trusted. After the partnership ends, you learn that your former partner has opened a similar company and may be pursuing the same customers. You may feel they crossed a legal line, but Texas law does not automatically prohibit...