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  • I Need to Modify my Original Divorce Decree for my Children

    Are you divorced but need to modify your Final Decree of Divorce for your children? Is there a material change in circumstances, such as financial changes or possession changes? Have you or your Ex changed jobs or moved or can’t agree with the original Order signed? Then you most likely need to file a Suit…

  • Can I appeal a default judgment if my business was not properly served?

    You own a business, and you get sued. But you didn’t know you were being sued because you never saw any papers! And since you didn’t know about the case, you didn’t show up in court. And when you weren’t in court, the judge entered a default judgment against you. Now what do you do?…

  • What Should I Do if ICE Comes to my Door?

    One of the questions we in the immigration section at Guest & Gray get most often is “What do I do if ICE comes to my door?” Let’s take a look at what you should do in that situation, and what your rights are. What to Say to Them When They First Arrive When someone…

  • What do I do if I get pulled over by ICE or the police?

    One of the questions we in the immigration section at Guest & Gray get most often is “What happens if ICE pulls me over?” Let’s take a look at what you should do in that situation, and what your rights are. What to Say to Them When They Stop You If you are over 18…

  • Out With the Bathwater: BOP Uses a Watchdog Report to Cripple Newsletters

    Discover the impact of the Bureau of Prisons’ e-mail policy change on inmates’ access to the federal prison newsletter and what comes next. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) instituted a sweeping change to their e-mail policy that affects inmates and their access to information from newsletters like the federal prison newsletter that I sent from…

  • Clemency News: Biden Grants Commutations to Hundreds of CARES ACT and Death Row Inmates

    Biden granted clemency to hundreds of people serving sentences on home confinement and commuted sentences of many people on death row. Recently President Biden Granted Clemency to hundreds of individuals in the past few weeks; some of which were on Federal Death Row. Let’s take a look at what clemency is, how it was used…

  • How Texas Courts Address Claims Of Inherited Property In A Divorce

    In Texas, when couples go through a divorce, the court’s goal is to divide marital property in a way that is fair, but not always equal. This is known as “equitable distribution.” If a prenuptial agreement exists, the terms of that agreement will typically guide how the property is divided. However, without such an agreement,…

  • Images Don’t Need to Contain Nudity to Count as Child Pornography Under Texas Law

    Child pornography laws are designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse, reflecting society’s strong desire to shield the most vulnerable. Texas prosecutors are particularly stringent in enforcing these laws, often seeking the harshest penalties for those accused of such crimes. This approach aligns with the public’s desire for stringent measures against individuals who pose…

  • How to Prevent Small Traffic Violations from Turning into Charges of Driving While Intoxicated

    In Texas, DUI enforcement is taken very seriously due to the high number of accidents and fatalities related to intoxicated driving. However, despite rigorous enforcement, only a fraction of actual DUI offenses are stopped and charged. To address this, Texas law enforcement officers are often vigilant in looking for any signs of potential DUI violations,…