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Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Casey Kelly, Legal Director and Attorney  Defining Common Law Marriage in Texas   How Long Do You Have to Be Together for Common Law Marriage in Texas?   A huge myth surrounding common law marriage in Texas is the assumption that couples have to live together for a specific number of years

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Zachary Tritico, Attorney Team Lead  Understanding the Injury  What is a Herniated Disk?  A herniated disk, also known as a slipped or ruptured disk, is a result of the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disk protruding through a tear in the tougher outer layer called the annulus fibrosus. This

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Controversy Surrounding RoundUp   What is RoundUp?   RoundUp is a popular herbicide containing glyphosate, a synthetic chemical compound ingredient that kills plants by destroying the vital enzymes that plants need to grow, and is used mostly by farmers, landscapers, and home gardeners. It’s particularly common in combination with genetically modified crops that are

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Darla Canon, Attorney Team Lead  The Basics  When Can a Child Legally Sit in the Front Seat?  We have all heard this question hundreds of times before, but the answer isn’t necessarily black and white. Laws vary by state, but most states follow federal recommendations issued by the National Highway

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Michael Loh, Partner  When it comes to car insurance, the promise is simple: pay your premium and get financial protection when accidents happen. But in practice, many insurance companies fall far short of that promise. From undervaluing claims to denying them outright, certain insurers make it especially difficult for policyholders

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Dana Nichols  School enrollment and verification packets are starting to disburse, which means it’s time for you to consider how your child will get to and from school this coming school year. As parents, we all know the internal debate of whether or not our child should ride the school