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Straightforward answers to the questions Texans actually ask — written for people dealing with a legal problem, not for other lawyers.

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These are the first seven articles our attorneys are writing. Each category tag below links to the practice-area page that covers the topic today.

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  • Parent reading with two children, illustrating Texas custodyComing soon
    Family Law5 min read

    How Is Child Custody Determined in Texas?

    Texas courts do not use the word custody — they decide conservatorship and possession and access. Here is what a judge actually weighs, and what the best interest standard means in practice.

    Read about Family Law
  • Signing legal documents, illustrating a Texas divorce filingComing soon
    Family Law6 min read

    What to Expect During a Texas Divorce

    The 60-day waiting period, temporary orders, mediation and the final decree — a plain-language walk through the sequence a Texas divorce actually follows.

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  • Courthouse columns, illustrating a Dallas County criminal caseComing soon
    Criminal Law5 min read

    What to Do If You're Arrested in Dallas, Texas

    The first hours matter more than most people realize. What to say, what not to say, how bond works in Dallas County, and why jail phone calls are recorded.

    Read about Criminal Law
  • Statue of Lady Justice, illustrating Texas criminal chargesComing soon
    Criminal Law4 min read

    Felony vs. Misdemeanor Charges in Texas: What's the Difference?

    Class C through Class A, state jail felony through first degree — how Texas grades offenses, what each level actually carries, and why the classification drives everything else.

    Read about Criminal Law
  • Driving at dusk, illustrating a Dallas car accident claimComing soon
    Personal Injury5 min read

    What to Do After a Car Accident in Dallas

    A practical checklist for the first 48 hours — the crash report, medical treatment, photographs, and the recorded statement you should not give yet.

    Read about Personal Injury
  • Highway light trails, illustrating Texas injury claim deadlinesComing soon
    Personal Injury4 min read

    How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Texas?

    Two years is the general rule under Section 16.003 — but claims against governmental units, claims involving minors and discovery-rule cases all work differently.

    Read about Personal Injury
  • House keys on a table, illustrating Texas estate planningComing soon
    Estate Planning6 min read

    Do You Need a Will in Texas? Estate Planning Basics

    What happens to your property if you die without one, which four documents most Texas families actually need, and when a trust is worth the cost.

    Read about Estate Planning

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