When a business is formed, it is important that a solid foundation is laid in order to support the legal structure of that business. If that foundation is shaky, it can affect every aspect of the business's future. As a result, it is vitally important that the process...
Year: 2014
When you divorce and your former spouse is still ‘family’
If you and your former spouse had children together, you will always be "family" in some sense of the word. You are tied together by your child's very existence. How you choose to treat that reality is ultimately up to you. If your former spouse is abusive or unfit,...
Steps for starting up your corporate startup
If you are interested in starting your own corporate business, you will need to decide whether you are willing and able to focus the necessary energies it takes to create one. Certainly, an attorney experienced in business and commercial law can help to ensure that...
What you need to know about enforceable non-compete agreements
In today's economy, ideas and information tend to be much more valuable than manufactured products. Many Texas businesses, large and small, understand that trade secrets and intellectual property need to be protected, especially from competitors. One of the most...
Avoiding business disputes related to social media
These days, it is not unusual for businesses to have an online presence that extends beyond their websites. From small business owners to giant corporations, more and more businesses are opting to use social media in a variety of ways. Some use social media to educate...
Starting a business in Texas
Entrepreneurs in Texas may benefit from understanding more about the steps involved when starting a business. Choosing a legal structure and filing with the appropriate jurisdiction is one of the first steps in starting the process. New business owners must also...
What happens in a case of mistaken paternity?
Because paternity can be established in Texas through both biological parents signing an Acknowledgement of Paternity, there is room for error in the absence of scientific testing. Although an individual may believe himself to be the father of a child, later...
The importance of establishing and acknowledging paternity
Some unmarried parents in Texas may not believe that establishing paternity is very important when a child is born, but doing so provides several advantages for both parents and for the child. Establishing paternity means that the biological father of a child born to...
What is the standard possession order?
Child custody in Texas involves joint legal custody more often than not, with the parents sharing responsibility in making decisions. A standard possession order determines how much time the parents spend with the children and is separate from decision-making duties....
Dealing with Texas business litigation
Legal action in a business setting can be challenging as there are so many areas in which disputes can arise. Electronic discovery and other modern technological methods can add to the complexity of legal needs for today's business. The adaptability of legal...