Texas Law Ignored For Interference With Child Custody
Apparently, the Texas penal code 25.03 regarding interference with child custody is not enforced in most cities around the state including Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio. The law stipulates that anyone knowingly taking or retaining [...]
When Parents Do Not Show Up For Their Visitation Time
Texas courts consider the best interests of the child when awarding custody and visitation rights. However, just because a judge says that non-custodial parents can visit their child does not mean they will. Failing to [...]
Failure to Disclose: Suing the Seller
Purchasing a home is an exciting time, but it can also be nerve-racking – especially when you discover hidden property defects the seller failed to disclose. Now you’ve bought the house and don’t know what [...]
Taylor Wilson named DAYL’s One to Watch
We are proud to announce that our own Taylor Wilson has been named this month’s One to Watch by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers! Taylor joined Bennett, Weston, LaJone & Turner in August [...]
Two Spooky Hal-LAW-ween Stories
Gather round boys and girls, ladies and gents . . . for it's All Hallows' Eve ~ a time for sharing eerie stories of the terrible plights that can befall business owners who don't have [...]
How are Start-Up Companies Valued in a Divorce?
Start-ups can take a lot of love, care, and hard work to foster into sustainable businesses. When those new ventures have to be divided in a divorce, the future success of the business is [...]
How Should Out-of-State Property be Handled in an Estate Plan?
It is not uncommon for people to own property in another state – that is, a state different from the state in which they make their primary home. These may be vacation homes in a [...]
Residential Construction Liability Act – Essential Elements
The Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) is the primary governing statute in residential construction law. The RCLA’s main purpose is to give notice of a homeowner’s complaint to a builder and to allow the builder [...]