Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
In a contested divorce case, one of the first things you will need to establish before a Galveston judge is… Continue reading How Do Texas Courts Handle Undocumented Marriages Performed in Foreign Countries?
Read MoreCan I Go to Jail for Failing to Comply With the Terms of My Divorce Settlement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Divorce cases involving disputes over the division of marital property can get quite heated. For many Galveston-area couples, it is… Continue reading Can I Go to Jail for Failing to Comply With the Terms of My Divorce Settlement?
Read MoreWhat Is Considered “Harassment” in Violation of a Galveston Domestic Abuse Protection Order?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Domestic abuse allegations frequently arise during contested divorce cases in Galveston County. A judge may issue a protective order in… Continue reading What Is Considered “Harassment” in Violation of a Galveston Domestic Abuse Protection Order?
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Violate Your Parole Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Judges in the Galveston area will not accept any excuses when it comes to domestic violence charges. Keep in mind… Continue reading What Happens If You Violate Your Parole Following a Domestic Violence Conviction?
Read MoreCan Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Posted by Tad Nelson | DWI
A Houston police officer does not need firsthand evidence of drunk driving to pull you over and make a DWI… Continue reading Can Houston Police Rely on 911 Tips to Initiate Drunk Driving Stops?
Read MoreHow One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your… Continue reading How One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
Crimes involving domestic abuse in the Galveston area often carry significantly higher penalties than similar offenses against other persons. A… Continue reading Domestic Abuse Can Turn Your Misdemeanor Assault Charge Into a Felony
Read MoreUnderstanding How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Domestic Violence Cases
Posted by Tad Nelson | Domestic Violence
When a Galveston area resident is a victim of actual or imminent domestic violence, they have the right to seek… Continue reading Understanding How Protective Orders Work in Galveston Domestic Violence Cases
Read MoreDo Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Family Law
A protective order is designed to protect Houston-area residents from the threat of family violence, which under Texas law includes… Continue reading Do Past Instances of Family Violence Enough to Justify a Protective Order?
Read MoreProper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
Posted by Tad Nelson | Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Understanding Texas Law
Although drug crimes are often associated with illegal narcotics such as cocaine or marijuana, prescription drug abuse is actually the… Continue reading Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs in Texas
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