Lone Star Advocate

It's that time of year - time to start making New Year's resolutions. And while you might be considering losing those last 10 pounds, taking up a new hobby or trying to read more, consider some legal New Year's resolutions instead. While they might not be as obvious as some other choices, these resolutions will give you priceless peace of mind and set you up for brighter years to come.

Love is in the air... or is that the scent of a scam instead?

As the Baby Boomer generation retires and grows older, more and more Americans are serving as unpaid caregivers for their family members.

Getting your first apartment or place on your own is a huge step toward adulthood and very exciting. However, it's also a big adjustment and fraught with potential mistakes, some of which could be costly. Although there's nothing like learning from your mistakes, it's even better if you can avoid them in the first place. Here's what you need to know from a legal standpoint when you're on your own for the first time.

When you signed up for your legal insurance plan through your employer or organization, you may have thought to add your spouse (if you have one), but you might not have realized how important it is to add your children.

If you've got teens living in your house, you know: summer vacation can be fun, but also stressful. Endless free time means idle hands and minds, and as the saying goes, trouble often follows. As a parent, how can you keep an eye on your teen and prevent them from getting into legal trouble?

It's something everyone hopes they'll never have to experience: learning that you're being sued. But with 1,374,060 new civil cases in Texas courts in 2016, it happens quite a bit. If you're being sued in Texas, you need to know what to do, what not to do and who to call.

Every year, a quarter of Americans say they experience an issue where they could use legal help. If this is your year, it's time to make an appointment with an attorney.