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Oct 17, 2026

Do Texas Courts Favor Mothers or Fathers in Custody Cases?

Texas law does not allow a judge to favor mothers or fathers in custody cases, though how each parent fares still depends on the facts. Under Section 153.003 of the Texas Family Code, a judge deciding conservatorship, the Texas term for custody, must weigh each…

Oct 09, 2026

Homicide vs Manslaughter: How Prosecutors Decide

In Texas, homicide is not a single charge. It is the category for causing another person's death intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, and manslaughter is one offense inside it. When prosecutors weigh homicide vs manslaughter charges, the deciding question is usually what the…

Sep 11, 2026

Why Federal Charges Carry Harsher Penalties?

Federal charges often carry harsher penalties than comparable Texas state charges because of four features of the federal system: sentencing guidelines that start from a calculated range, mandatory minimum sentences that set a floor, no parole, and supervised release after prison. Each works differently from…

Sep 04, 2026

Understanding Temporary Orders in Family Court

Temporary orders are court orders that control how a family lives while a Texas divorce or custody case is pending: who the children live with, who pays which bills, and who stays in the house. Temporary orders in family court settle those questions early in…

Aug 25, 2026

What Makes a Crime a Felony Assault?

A Texas assault charge can be a felony even when nobody went to the hospital and no weapon was in the room. Under Section 22.01 of the Texas Penal Code, an assault happens when you cause bodily injury, threaten someone with imminent injury, or make…

Aug 10, 2026

Possession vs Possession With Intent to Distribute in Texas

In Texas, simple possession and what most people call "possession with intent to distribute" are charged under two different statutes. At the same drug weight, the intent charge is usually one or two full felony grades higher. Simple possession falls under Section 481.115 of the…

Jul 17, 2026

What Is a Grand Jury Investigation in Texas?

A grand jury investigation in Texas is a closed-door review where twelve citizens weigh the prosecutor's evidence and decide whether probable cause exists to charge you with a felony. The panel never rules on guilt; it decides only whether a case becomes a formal indictment…

Top 10 Questions to Ask a Family Law Attorney Before Hiring

Jul 03, 2026

How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Case

Social media is regularly used as evidence in Texas divorce cases, and the range of issues it can affect is wider than most people expect. Posts, photos, check-ins, direct messages, and tagged content have all been introduced in court to address asset concealment, parental fitness,…

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Do Texas Courts Favor Mothers or Fathers in Custody Cases?

Homicide vs Manslaughter: How Prosecutors Decide

Why Federal Charges Carry Harsher Penalties?

Understanding Temporary Orders in Family Court

What Makes a Crime a Felony Assault?

Possession vs Possession With Intent to Distribute in Texas

What Is a Grand Jury Investigation in Texas?

Top 10 Questions to Ask a Family Law Attorney Before Hiring

How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce Case

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