Comanche Family Law And Criminal Defense Blog
What can I expect during a custody hearing?
Making decisions about child custody is one of the most stressful aspects of a divorce. This is especially true when one spouse is applying for sole custody, which means both parties will have to make a strong case to the court to secure the custody arrangement they...
How divorce affects retirement accounts
Many Texas residents who find themselves facing divorce may have questions regarding their retirement accounts. Divorces that include the division of any type of property can be confusing when it comes to how much the law entitles each party to. Unfortunately, a large...
What matters can you address in a parenting plan?
Sharing custody of your child may not necessarily have been your first choice, but it may serve you and many other parents across Texas well to know that joint-custody arrangements can benefit your son or daughter in numerous ways. Often, the hardest part of sharing...
Underage DUI consequences in Texas
While adult drivers in Texas will receive a charge of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content higher than .08%, an officer can arrest an underage driver if he or she has a BAC above 0%. If your child is younger than 21 and faces a DUI charge, he or...
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
The pit in your stomach when you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror is just the start of the potential implications of driving while intoxicated arrests in Texas. If you have been charged with DWI, it is important for you to understand the potential penalties...
An alternative to co-parenting
Divorce is an event that may negatively impact Texas families. Some parents find themselves unable to speak without getting into an altercation. In this environment, how can they effectively co-parent their children? The team at Woodley & Dudley is here to provide...
The truth about incarceration versus treatment
Those in Texas who commit crimes often do so because they have substance abuse problems that lead to poor decision making, impulsive behavior and desperation. As society deals with the high costs of incarceration, some are questioning if putting offenders in treatment...
How spousal maintenance is determined in Texas
When a couple gets divorced in Texas, the state may award payments to be deducted from one spouse’s income such that the other spouse may be supported, through a process known as spousal maintenance. In order to make its decision on whether or not to award spousal...
Benefits of joint custody and how to make it successful
When going through a divorce in Texas, some parents try to fight to get sole custody of the children. While there are some cases in which one parent is a much better choice in terms of caring for the kids, most courts favor a joint custody ruling. Parents should...
Signs you are headed for a divorce
All couples go through hard times, and many of them are able to work through the conflicts and differences. However, some spouses in Texas either ignore problems in the marriage or are unable to identify the specific problem. It may help to understand some key...
