Emancipation is the process by which a minor (someone under the age of 18) obtains the legal right to make their own decisions about their own life, including where they live, what they do, and how they handle their own finances. In Texas, minors seeking emancipation must follow specific steps in order to have their […]
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After a car accident or other personal injury incident, hiring a personal injury lawyer is often the best decision. Many people worry that hiring a personal injury attorney means giving up a large amount of a potential settlement to a law firm. Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee or “no win, no
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Texas is one of a handful of states that still recognizes common law marriages, also referred to as an informal marriage. Common law marriage existed since colonists from the United States arrived in what is now Texas. It was a way for people to marry in places where a judge or religious official may not
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A non-compete agreement in Texas is enforceable if it meets all five requirements under Texas law: it is part of an otherwise enforceable agreement; there is valid consideration; reasonable in time; reasonable in geographic scope; and reasonable in activities restrained. If the non-compete agreement satisfies all four elements, then the answer to the question: “Is
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Sometimes in Texas a child suffers injury in a car accident that results in medical bills, injuries and other losses. Like other personal injury claims it may be prudent to seek settlement of the child’s claims rather than file a lawsuit. In most cases the insurance company will insist upon court approval of the settlement
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