Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
The best case scenario for a Texas divorce is when the spouses are able to amicably resolve their outstanding child… Continue reading Dealing With Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas
Read MoreDoes a Store Cashier Commit Theft When Giving an Unauthorized Discount?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Misdemeanor Crimes, Theft
Misdemeanor theft is often associated with shoplifting by customers. But an employee may also be arrested and charged with a… Continue reading Does a Store Cashier Commit Theft When Giving an Unauthorized Discount?
Read MoreWhen Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Galveston Divorce Case?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
One of the trickier issues in a Galveston divorce is dividing a spouse’s retirement or pension plan. These assets are… Continue reading When Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Galveston Divorce Case?
Read MoreHow Informal Settlement Can Resolve Your Galveston Divorce
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
Not all Galveston divorces end up in a lengthy court battle. To the contrary, many divorces are resolved through formal… Continue reading How Informal Settlement Can Resolve Your Galveston Divorce
Read MoreWhen Is Driving “Under the Influence” the Cause of Manslaughter?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Appeals
In the wrong hands, a car is a deadly weapon. That is why Texas law treats DWI accidents harshly. If… Continue reading When Is Driving “Under the Influence” the Cause of Manslaughter?
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Child Support Obligations If I Am in Jail?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law
Texas courts base child support orders on a non-custodial parent’s income and other “net resources.” But what happens when a… Continue reading What Happens to My Child Support Obligations If I Am in Jail?
Read MoreDealing With Traffic Violations Arising From Improper Equipment
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | DWI, Traffic Offenses
Many traffic violations in the Houston area are the result of improper equipment rather than reckless driving. A police officer… Continue reading Dealing With Traffic Violations Arising From Improper Equipment
Read MoreCan I Receive Alimony If I Am Disabled or My Children Have Special Needs?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce
In any Galveston divorce case, neither spouse is automatically entitled to alimony. The court has the discretion to order “spousal… Continue reading Can I Receive Alimony If I Am Disabled or My Children Have Special Needs?
Read MoreTexas Court Affirms Drug Conviction Despite Police Misconduct
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Drug Crime
Drug crimes cases in the Houston often rely heavily on the testimony of police officers. We trust law enforcement to… Continue reading Texas Court Affirms Drug Conviction Despite Police Misconduct
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Online Activities Prove Adultery?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Adultery, Divorce
Adultery can mean different things depending on the context. Psychologists often speak of “emotional adultery” when referring to spouses who… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Online Activities Prove Adultery?
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