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Welcome to the McCarty-Larson Legal Blog, your go-to resource for insightful and up-to-date information on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Our blog is dedicated to providing comprehensive analysis, practical advice, and expert commentary on the most pressing legal issues you may face. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a criminal case or dealing with sensitive family law matters, our experienced attorneys offer invaluable guidance to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions. Stay informed and empowered with our latest articles, case studies, and legal updates.

 

Child Visitation, Custody Cases, Divorce

My Ex Won’t Return My Child in Texas: Here’s What to Do Right Now

Posted on by McCarty-Larson, PLLC
Worried mother sitting at her kitchen table checking her phone for a reply after her ex failed to return their child on time in Texas

Figuring out what to do if your ex won’t return your child in Texas is one of the scariest situations a parent can face. Your stomach drops. You check the clock again. The exchange time came and went, and your calls are going straight to voicemail. It is normal to feel panicked, angry, or completely […]

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Criminal Defense, Drug Charge

Can You Be Charged With Murder for Selling Fentanyl in Texas?

Posted on by McCarty-Larson, PLLC
Sunlight breaking through tall courthouse columns, representing the gravity of facing fentanyl murder charges in Texas

If you are reading this in the middle of one of the worst weeks of your life, you are not alone. A fentanyl murder charge is the kind of news that flips everything upside down in a single phone call. So before anything else, here is the straight answer. Yes, you can be charged with […]

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Custody Cases, Divorce

How to File for Child Custody in Texas, and How It’s Different From Child Support

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Mother and child sharing a moment on a park bench, illustrating the parent-child bond at the center of Texas child custody cases

Trying to figure out how to file for child custody in Texas can feel like running into a brick wall of legal jargon and confusing forms. SAPCR. Conservatorship. Possession order. Service of process. None of these words show up in everyday life, but suddenly your future with your child depends on knowing what they mean. […]

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Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Charge

Can Police Search Your Phone During a Traffic Stop in Texas?

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Driver holding a smartphone in their car during a Texas traffic stop

You get pulled over in Burleson for a busted tail light. The officer walks up, checks your license, and then asks if you’d mind unlocking your phone real quick. Most people, caught off guard and trying to be cooperative, hand it over without thinking. That instinct is exactly what officers count on. So the question […]

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Divorce, Family Violence Laws

Common Law Marriage in Texas: The 7-Year Myth Is Wrong

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Long-term couple relaxing together at home, a common scenario in Texas common law marriage questions

Picture this. You and your partner have lived together in Burleson for five years. Joint tax returns? Yes. At family dinners, you call each other husband and wife. The kids’ school has both of you listed as parents. However, you never had a wedding. There was never a marriage license either. So you are not […]

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Criminal Defense, Misdemeanor Charge

Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Texas?

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View from inside a car at night showing police lights flashing in the distance during a traffic stop in Texas

You’re driving home through Burleson, Midlothian, or anywhere else in North Texas. Red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. The officer walks up, smells alcohol, and asks you to step out of the car. In that moment, almost everyone wonders the same thing. Can you refuse a field sobriety test in Texas, or […]

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