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A substantial loss of money in an investment might motivate someone to accuse an adviser or broker of securities fraud. Raw emotions can plant suspicions of dishonesty on the part of a trader or stockbroker even when no such intentions exist. Understanding the...
If you watch many movies, you probably are familiar with Hollywood's portrayal of divorce. After all, in many films, divorcing spouses conduct all-out battles before a judge in a courtroom. While divorce litigation certainly happens, a growing number of spouses are...
You may have heard of different types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation and arbitration. Mediation is highly effective in divorce cases, and it avoids having to go to court. While the mediator does not make decisions for the parties, they can...
By now, virtually everyone has seen how Hollywood portrays divorce. In many television shows and movies, divorcing couples engage in an all-out battle in open court. While this makes for a thrilling viewing experience, it does not capture the reality of divorce for...
Getting accused of credit card fraud can feel like an enormous shock, especially to residents who have not had a brush with the law before. In such instances, it is possible that the individual in question faces accusations of friendly fraud. But what exactly is this,...
When you plan to retire in Texas and are in a marriage, you likely plan on having your spouse there to help support you once you no longer bring in employment income. Yet, if your marriage ends in divorce, you may worry about whether your retirement income is going to...
While you may feel like driving without a license in Texas is not a big deal, law enforcement officers may not share the same sentiment if they pull you over without a valid license to display. You can face serious penalties if you drive on a suspended or revoked...
Recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in Texas, but the residents of some Texas cities voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug. Austin voters approved a proposition to decriminalize possession in May of 2022, and San Marcos, Denton,...
When you and your spouse got married, you may have never pictured getting divorced. But for many couples in the U.S., this becomes a reality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 630,505 couples in the U.S. either divorced or annulled their...
If you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may be grappling with conservatorship. Commonly called custody, conservatorship addresses parenting time, decision-making and other child-related matters. If you and your spouse want to share custody, you are...