A judge in Texas federal court has ruled that our state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia wrote in his opinion that 14th Amendment clauses concerning equal protection and due process were violated by the same-sex...
Month: February 2014
Attorneys have differing opinions concerning pipeline dispute
The trial involving Energy Transfer Partners, Enterprise Products and Enbridge is not surprisingly receiving close scrutiny. ETP claims that Enterprise ended its partnership concerning a pipeline project to pursue a relationship with Enbridge instead. ETP claims that...
Steps to take when going through the divorce process
Besides retaining a good family law attorney, there are a number of steps that can be taken by Texas spouses in the event they are facing a divorce. Finances will always be a concern and that's why it's important to attempt to hold onto a job that will allow one...
The debate over shared parenting in child custody matters
The push in many states when it comes to child custody disputes is towards a more equal shared custody arrangement. In Texas as in every other state, the best interest of the child should be a vital consideration when child custody determinations are made....