When someone has been injured in an accident and receives a personal injury settlement, the money is intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. But what if the victim is paying child support? Can personal injury settlements affect child support in Texas? The short answer is yes. However, the specifics of how and to what extent depend on various factors, including whether you are behind on your child support payments. In this article, our experienced attorneys explain how personal injury settlements affect child support in Texas and what you should do ..read more

Earlier this week, 55 people at the University of Texas in Austin were arrested at a pro-Palestine protest. Most were charged with criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. The arrests occurred during a pro-Palestinian demonstration where students were demanding the university divest from companies supplying weapons to Israel for its strikes on Gaza. The Right to Protest in Texas The right to protest in the United States is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech or the press; or the ..read more

Illegal Internet Search Attorney When Is An Internet Search Illegal in Texas? Google averaged 8.5 billion searches a day in 2022. That’s nearly 100,000 Internet searches every second. Anyone with a smartphone – just about everyone these days – has the information superhighway at their fingertips and access to almost anything. We search everything from directions to a restaurant to movie showtimes to the latest news on our favorite team. Some Internet searches, however, are illegal and could land you in trouble with law enforcement. In some cases, just searching certain topics could result in a ..read more

It happens more often than you think. A married couple, once deeply in love, finds themselves essentially living separate lives. They become emotionally detached and disconnected and are more like roommates than romantic partners. Referred to as a “silent divorce” — or an invisible or emotional divorce — this type of marriage is a complex dynamic where two people remain legally married, but one or both spouses have checked out of the relationship. In this article, the experienced family law attorneys at Varghese Summersett explain the signs of a silent divorce, why couples may choose to stay i ..read more

It happens more often than you think. A married couple, once deeply in love, finds themselves essentially living separate lives. They become emotionally detached and disconnected and are more like roommates than romantic partners. Referred to as a “silent divorce” — or an invisible or emotional divorce — this type of marriage is a complex dynamic where two people remain legally married, but one or both spouses have checked out of the relationship. In this article, the experienced family law attorneys at Varghese Summersett explain the signs of a silent divorce, why couples may choose to stay i ..read more

Can you “quit” a jury? The media is reporting that a “juror quit over the fear of being outed” in the historic Trump Hush Money Trial. Is it possible for a juror to quit? First, it’s important to understand that a jury has not been empaneled in former President Trump’s case. They are still in jury selection. In regards to the juror who reportedly “quit,” this is a critically important factor. Can a juror quit? In the United States, once a juror is officially empaneled and sworn in for a trial, they cannot simply “quit” or voluntarily leave their duty without facing potential legal consequences ..read more

In the midst of a nation shifting its view on cannabis, one question arises: will Texas legalize marijuana? Some ask, “When will Texas legalize marijuana.” Texas has a long-standing history of having harsher marijuana laws than the rest of the country. While general sentiments around marijuana continue to evolve, there’s more at play in Texas than public opinion. In this article, we unpack the current debates and the political environment in Texas and discuss whether legalization will take root in the Lone Star State. Marijuana Legalization in Texas: The High Points Texas is one of 26 remaini ..read more

More than a million tourists are expected to be in Texas to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. The influx has prompted many counties and cities to issue local disaster declarations, and every law enforcement officer in the state will be on duty and high alert. While officials expect eclipse tourists to be on their best behavior during their stay in the Lone Star State, some will undoubtedly find themselves on the wrong side of the law. After all, what’s legal in their state may be against the law in Texas. To help visitors avoid legal pitfalls and ensure their eclipse experience is me ..read more

Varghese Summersett, one of the fastest-growing family law, personal injury, and criminal defense practices in North Texas, has expanded to Southlake with the opening of a third location. The firm, which is headquartered in downtown Fort Worth and has a location in downtown Dallas, is now providing comprehensive legal services to clients in Southlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, and the surrounding areas. Its newest location in the Kirkwood Oaks Business Center, 3120 Sabre Drive on the border of Southlake and Westlake, is strategically positioned to offer exceptional representation to clients ..read more

As of 2024, sports betting is not legal in Texas despite efforts to change this. There have, however, been many efforts to legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State. It is also no secret that several billionaires see this changing in the future. In this article, we will explore the current state of sports betting in Texas and, perhaps more importantly, when sports betting might become legal in Texas. Is sports betting legal in Texas? Sports betting is illegal in Texas, and efforts to legalize it have faced significant challenges. Despite the federal ban on sports betting being lifted, all ..read more