Contempt of Court

What Does it Mean To be in Contempt of Court?

Nearly everyone has heard the term “contempt of court” a time or two on television and in the media. And it’s usually because someone in the courtroom said something inappropriate or caused enough of a ruckus that the presiding judge said, “Enough is enough. You are in contempt of court.” And just like that, the…

Christman Daniell Attorneys

Christman Attorneys Evolves to Christman Daniell Attorneys, Championing Women’s Leadership in Legal Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA, November 8, 2023 – Christman Attorneys proudly introduces a new chapter in its esteemed history, rebranding as Christman Daniell Attorneys. This pivotal shift signifies the ascendancy of Managing Partner Emily Daniell, a driving force behind the firm’s trajectory of growth and success. The transition to Christman Daniell Attorneys…

Emancipated Minor

What Is an Emancipated Minor?

Most people don’t hear the term emancipated minor very often. And if they do, it’s usually in reference to Hollywood child stars who, for various personal and business reasons, choose to split from their parents and are granted the legal capacity of an adult through a court process. There have been plenty of these high-profile…

6 Ways To Limit Your Chances of Being Sued

6 Ways To Limit Your Chances of Being Sued

Being sued is the last thing anyone wants. This is especially true when you genuinely believe you did nothing wrong or what happened  was unintentional and a simple misunderstanding. So how do you avoid being sued in the first place? Well, the reality is that anyone can be sued, whether because they injured someone, are…

Real Estate Law Myths

3 Common Real Estate Law Myths

Denton County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation, with thousands of individuals and families flocking here every day to buy or sell a home, open a brick-and-mortar business, purchase land, etc. And regardless of whether those transactions go through smoothly or hit a few unfortunate legal snags, real estate law will come…

Probate Myths

5 Probate Myths

Probate law and representation are often necessary for many families following the death of a loved one. After all, a court’s goal is to determine the rightful owner of the deceased’s assets and legally transfer them to the appropriate family members or beneficiaries — especially in cases where there isn’t a will. But probate’s reputation…

Child Custody Myths

4 Common Child Custody Myths

There’s no mistaking that life after divorce will be considerably different for you and your child. Of course, the Court will always do its best to determine a stable home and each parent’s role and responsibilities moving forward, but that doesn’t change the fact that everyone will need time to adjust. As you and your…

real estate attorney

6 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

When many people think of real estate, their minds leap to the everyday stuff like working with a realtor to buy or sell a property or the annual obligation homeowners have to contest property values with the county appraisal district. For the most part, these and other matters can be handled swiftly without the thought…