The Fine Print

What is an interlock device?

If you were recently arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, you may be asked to install an Ignition Interlock Device in your vehicle.

New Self Advocacy Tool to Address Housing Discrimination

Thanks to Disability Rights Texas, we've got a new tool to help fight housing discrimination. 

Designate a bank account beneficiary to avoid the probate process

When you open a bank account, the first thing on your mind is likely not what happens to that account in the event of your death. Legally, you’re not required to name a beneficiary on your bank account, but you may want to do so for a number of reasons. 

Everything you need to know about 10 panel hair strand tests

A judge ordered you to complete a 10 Panel Drug Test of your hair. This means you will need to contact a third-party laboratory and pay a fee to have the test conducted.

What is a standard possession order?

In a child custody case, judges will issue orders for parents’ possession schedules with their kids. This order includes exchange times, holidays, school breaks, and other arrangements. 

Exchanging children: what is a "designated adult"?

When two parents have a child custody court order, a feature of the order is the designation of pickup and drop-off times for exchanges. 

Rapid, reliable answers: Legal Wellness Check-ups

Legal Wellness Check-ups are a service Texas Legal Direct offers to employees within our Legal Wellness Network. 

How does income withholding work?

In a divorce or child custody case, the children usually spend most of their time living with one parent, and the judge will typically order the other parent to pay child support.

DWI? Let's talk about "deferred adjudication."

If you’ve been charged with DWI in Travis County, one avenue that may be available is deferred adjudication.