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What to Consider When Filing an Uncontested Divorce in Texas

August 18, 2009Articles

One of the most difficult challenges that any person can experience is that of a divorce. The process is often emotionally devastating and financially draining. However, despite the hardships that must be faced during the dissolution process, the reality is that thousands of marriages will end in divorce every year in our country. The divorce rate in the United States in 2005, the last year for which reliable data is available, was 3.6 for every...

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Online Affairs Often Lead to Very Real Divorces in Texas

August 01, 2009Articles

The internet certainly has provided our society with wonderful conveniences that we use every day. Simply by typing a web site address, you can shop for new clothes at two o'clock in the morning, get directions to the best Chinese restaurant in town, reconnect with friends you haven't seen in twenty years, and complete research for a school project. However, there is also a dangerous downside to this piece of modern technology. The internet has...

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Houston-Based KBR Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Bribery

July 18, 2009Articles

When I read that Nigerian officials are part of a scheme involving millions of dollars, I immediately assume that the story is referencing those infamous scam emails in which some fictional member of Nigerian royalty needs to wire five million to dollars to anyone who will provide a social security number and bank account. However, the scenario that unfolded in a federal courtroom today was not one that revolved around email recipients who need to...

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Michael Jackson Child Custody Matter

July 18, 2009Articles

When Michael Jackson unexpectedly passed away last week, the world was stunned by the death of the fifty-year-old entertainer who left an indelible mark on pop culture. He was preparing for a world tour that was advertised as his fans' last opportunity to see the King of Pop perform on stage. Whether motivated by a desire to sing again or by undeniable financial problems, the tour that would have brought hundreds of thousands into arenas...

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How Will Divorce Affect Your Finances?

July 18, 2009Articles

Divorce entails both physical and financial separation from one's spouse. And, as the U.S. slowly emerges from a severe recession, many people contemplating divorce are concerned about the effect of divorce on their finances. However, understanding how property division works in divorce and its impact on one's finances can help allay some anxiety over the process. Because Texas is a community property state, almost all assets - whether physical or financial - either spouse acquires...

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Houston-Based Contractors in Iraq Face Cutbacks

July 18, 2009Articles

When President Obama won the presidency, he did so in part by declaring his consistent opposition to the war in Iraq and his promise that as president he would bring an end to American military conflict in Iraq as quickly as would be considered responsible. The President seems to be moving in this direction, with announcement to have all American forces out of that country by December 2011. The gradual withdrawal of troops affects not...

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Efforts to Require Boating License in Texas Tabled

May 11, 2009Articles

With summer quickly approaching, we know that many Texans will be enjoying the wonderful outdoor opportunities that our state offers. Many of our Texas residents who live along the coastline or near one of our many other waterways have invested in a boat. The water provides a great way to relax or engage in sports during these long, hot months. The boaters in Texas will want to know that a potential new restriction to their...

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With Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Filings on the Rise in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Texas Proper Legal Representation is Essential

May 11, 2009Articles

Of course, it is not just happening in Texas. Men and women in households around this country are facing difficult financial decisions in light of our current economy. The questions being raised around the dinner table can range from how to scale back the summer vacation plans and who is going to be responsible for clipping coupons this week to which bills can go unpaid until next month and how to let your youngest child...

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Texas Senate to Increase Penalty for Computer Hacking

May 10, 2009Articles

Just think for a moment about all of the information that the Texas state government stores on its computers. Do you ever wonder about the emails that got sent to Governor Rick Perry last week from his staff after he announced that Texas potentially could secede from the United States? I'm sure there were a few interesting exchanges. Or, how about all of the records of court proceedings that have been sealed because they reveal...

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Texas Senate Approves "Choose Life" Plates

May 05, 2009Articles

There are various ways in which we use our cars as a form of personal expression. If we choose to drive a bright yellow sports car, that is sending a different signal then that of getting behind the wheel of a gray minivan. We sometimes use the roof of our car to display flags that show our loyalty to the United States, the Texas Longhorns, or even the local high school. Some cars are blanketed...

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