If your child is injured at a Halloween event in Houston or elsewhere in Texas, getting appropriate medical care should come first. After that, key questions include what caused the injury, who controlled the property or activity, whether a dangerous condition or unsafe conduct was involved, and whether someone failed to use reasonable care. Depending […]
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Oct
Oct
Summary A slip and fall at a Texas fall festival may support a premises liability claim when an owner, occupier, festival organizer, vendor, contractor, or another party controlled the area where the injury happened and the facts satisfy the applicable legal requirements. At a Houston-area festival, hazards may include spilled drinks, mud, standing water, loose […]
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Oct
Oct
When the other parent stops paying court-ordered child support in Texas, the unpaid amount can become child support arrears. The obligation generally remains in place unless a court modifies it or it ends under applicable law. Texas courts and the Office of the Attorney General can use enforcement tools that may include income withholding, judgments […]
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Oct
Oct
A prenuptial agreement can affect a Texas divorce by changing how certain property, debts, income, business interests, and spousal support are handled when a marriage ends. If the agreement is valid, enforceable, and applies to the disputed issue, a court may follow its terms instead of relying only on the default rules that would otherwise […]
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Summary Yes. Many trusts can be changed after they are created in Texas. The available method depends on whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable, what the trust document says, who has authority to act, and why the change is needed. Under Texas Property Code Section 112.051, a settlor generally may revoke a trust unless […]
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Sep
After a Texas car accident, the insurance that may pay your medical bills first is not always the insurance that may ultimately be responsible for the loss. If another driver caused the crash, that driver may be legally responsible for your accident-related medical expenses, subject to Texas proportionate responsibility rules and available insurance coverage. While […]
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Sep
When a Texas executor refuses to handle an estate, probate does not automatically stop. If the person named in the will has not been appointed by the court, that person may decline to serve, and another qualified person may seek appointment. If an executor has already been appointed and later stops performing required duties, the […]
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Sep
Sep
Yes, a Texas parent may be able to relocate with a child after divorce, but the signed custody order controls the starting point. Many Texas orders give one parent the exclusive right to designate the child’s primary residence while limiting that residence to a stated geographic area. If your order contains a geographic restriction, moving […]
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A new relationship does not automatically change a Texas custody case. It can become relevant when it affects your child’s safety, stability, routine, supervision, or your compliance with court orders. Texas Family Code Section 153.002 makes the child’s best interest the primary consideration in decisions about conservatorship, possession, and access. Bowen Law Firm, PLLC helps […]
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Sep
Sep
Early fall is a practical time to review your Texas estate plan before holiday travel, family gatherings, and year-end schedules begin to fill. Bowen Law Firm, PLLC helps Houston families review wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, beneficiary choices, asset ownership, and related estate planning documents so the plan reflects current wishes and circumstances. In […]