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The First 72 Hours After DWI Arrest in Hidalgo County: What You Should and Should Not Do
When you’re arrested for driving while impaired in Hidalgo County, you have to go through two separate proceedings. The criminal case determines whether you’re convicted and which penalties you face, while administrative proceedings may result in an Administrative License Revocation. This is why the first…
Rio Grande Arrests and Immigration Consequences: What SB 8 Changed on January 1, 2026
A Rio Grande Valley arrest can have a ripple effect on every part of your life. Even if the criminal charges end up being dismissed, your entire life could change after an arrest if you are not a U.S. citizen. Being booked into a county…
Protective Orders Now Inside Family Cases: How SB 1559 Changed Texas Divorce and Custody Litigation
One family may be navigating protective orders, divorce cases, and child custody disputes. But when these cases are handled by different courts, it’s not uncommon for orders from different courts to interfere with orders handed down by other judges. While one judge might issue a…
Applying for a Child’s Passport in Hidalgo County Before Summer: When Both Parents Must Sign
Summer travel plans can lead to stress and anxiety for divorced parents who need to get their child a passport. Parents may assume that a custody order is enough to apply for a passport with one parent’s approval, only to discover that federal passport requirements…
Texas Child Support in 2026: What the New $11,700 Cap Means for Rio Grande Valley Families
Texas updated child support guidelines for 2026. The monthly net resource cap is now $11,700, which means that if a paying parent makes more than $11,700 per month, only $11,700 will be considered for the state’s basic child support formula. However, there are lots of…
Can a Summer Job, Overtime, or Seasonal Work Change Child Support in Texas?
Summer work, overtime hours, and seasonal work can impact a family’s finances, and as a result, they can also affect child support. If a paying parent picks up overtime, takes seasonal work, or takes a second job, child support may increase—but not every temporary increase…
Summer Trips to Mexico After Divorce: What Edinburg Parents Should Put in the Court Order About Travel and Consent
For many Edinburg and Hidalgo County families, summer trips to Mexico are a yearly tradition. You may want to take your child to visit grandparents, go to family celebrations, or just enjoy a vacation over the border. However, international travel can become more complicated during…
Sealing Your Record: When an Order of Nondisclosure is Better Than an Expunction
If you’ve faced criminal charges in the past and you’re ready to wipe the slate clean, an order of nondisclosure could be your next step. There’s often confusion regarding disclosure orders, expunctions, and when each option applies. If you’re ready to leave the past behind…
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