How Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Divorce

Historically, adultery was one of the few legal grounds for divorce in Texas. But with the advent of “no-fault” divorce,… Continue reading How Does Adultery Affect the Division of Marital Property in Texas?

Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sobriety Testing

In most DWI cases the critical piece of evidence is a chemical test showing a blood-alcohol concentration of at least… Continue reading Can Hospital Blood Samples Be Used to Charge Me With DWI?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

You have probably heard of a “grand jury” without understanding its exact function. Unlike a trial (or “petit”) jury, a… Continue reading What Are My Rights Before a Texas Grand Jury?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Texas, your case does not necessarily end with the… Continue reading What Is the Appeals Process for a Criminal Conviction in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime

Sexual assault and rape are perhaps the most serious crimes in Texas short of murder. Texas classifies many types of… Continue reading Can Evidence of Prior Bad Acts Convict Me of Rape in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

Spousal support in Texas may be ordered by the court as part of a divorce proceeding or contractually agreed upon… Continue reading How Do Court-Ordered and Contractual Alimony Differ?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Blog

Considering that a defendant facing severe penalties on the basis of an allegation has enough to contend with, fostering concerns… Continue reading The Value of Board Certified® Legal Counsel

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

Texas courts recognize both premarital and post-marital (or marital) property agreements. A post-marital agreement may provide for the “partition or… Continue reading When Is a Prenuptial Agreement Actually a Post-Marital Agreement?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense

Theft and shoplifting are among the most common types of misdemeanor crimes prosecuted in Texas. The severity of a theft… Continue reading How Is Shoplifting Prosecuted in Texas?

Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Family Law

It is widely believed that more than 1 million undocumented immigrants currently live in Texas. A person’s immigration status can… Continue reading Does My Immigration Status Affect My Child Custody Rights in Texas?