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On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Jul 11, 2026 | Criminal Law
Being accused of shoplifting at a Weatherford department store can make it feel like your whole reputation is on the line. If this is your first brush with the law, you may be most worried about two things above all: staying out of jail and keeping this off your...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Jun 30, 2026 | Child custody
The thought of losing time with your children can feel overwhelming. If your relationship with your co-parent has become strained or you are facing a conservatorship dispute, you may worry that one mistake could permanently change your role in your child's life. Those...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Jun 25, 2026 | Divorce
Spousal maintenance or alimony refers to financial support paid by one spouse to the other after their divorce or separation. In Texas, spousal maintenance is the court-ordered version of this support. Contractual alimony, on the other hand, is an agreement made...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Jun 3, 2026 | Divorce
Texas law requires couples to be married for at least 10 years before a court can award spousal support. If your marriage lasted less than a decade, this rule can feel discouraging. However, the law does recognize exceptions and you may still qualify. Three exceptions...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | May 4, 2026 | Adoption
Blending families is beautiful, but it can also be legally complex. If you are a stepparent in Texas who wants to make your relationship with your stepchild official, adoption might be the right path for you. Understanding how stepparent adoption works can help you...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Apr 20, 2026 | Property Division
It depends on a variety of factors. Despite being a community property state, Texas does not automatically split the home equally. Courts apply a "just and right" standard, meaning a judge weighs the specific facts of the marriage, from how the couple acquired the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Apr 13, 2026 | Divorce
If you are currently paying spousal support in Texas, you may be wondering how long that order will last. Texas law recognizes specific situations that can change or end a spousal maintenance order. Court-ordered spousal maintenance and contractual alimony follow...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Apr 8, 2026 | Criminal Law
While a first-time offense typically constitutes a misdemeanor, the legal landscape shifts dramatically if a minor is present. What would otherwise be a localized lapse in judgment quickly escalates into a felony-level prosecution. Where Texas law stands on this issue...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Apr 8, 2026 | Divorce
You may have heard the term “constructive abandonment” to describe a spouse who emotionally checks out of a marriage while still living at home. It captures a real experience — feeling ignored, left out or unsupported. But in Texas, constructive abandonment is not a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Christopher J. Miller | Apr 6, 2026 | Child custody
Life changes can shift the balance of your custody arrangement. In Texas, courts allow modifications when circumstances affect a child’s well-being or a parent’s ability to follow the current order. Spotting the right time to explore a change can prevent disputes and...