Why Do Juvenile Commit Crimes? In Texas, the age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old. This means that children as young as 10 can be tried and convicted as adults in the criminal justice system. But why do juveniles commit crimes? Many factors can contribute to why a juvenile may turn to crime. Some […]

Adoption in Texas is a legal process that provides a suitable home and family for a child in need. Individuals that become parents through adoption will legally have rights over the child, like the biological parent. Because Texas prioritizes the wellbeing and interests of minor children, adoption is a very detailed process to ensure that […]

Drug addiction is detrimental to individuals. It has negative consequences on the health of substance users and can result in financial problems or legal problems. However, drug addiction is not entirely a personal experience. Many times, the family or drug abusers also suffer from the addiction.  Drug addiction can affect the spouses, children, parents, and […]

Family violence in Texas happens in a family or household where a member commits an offense against another member that causes them harm. The act can be physical and result in bodily injuries. It can also be sexual assault or any other form of assault. Making threats to harm the victim or intimidating a family […]

Divorce is the legal process to end marital relationships in Texas. The court terminates the marriage and settles other issues that may arise. While divorces may be easier to complete if they are uncontested divorces, that is, the spouses made a joint decision to end the marriage. Uncontested divorces may not require the parties to […]

Family violence in Texas is addressed comprehensively by the law. Texas laws depict it as a crime involving family/household members or people in a relationship. It occurs when the offender causes some sort of physical harm, emotional abuse, or threats to the victims. Family violence can manifest in different ways, including violence between partners, child […]

Parental alienation transpires when there is segregation between a parent and kids caused deliberately by the other parent. Divorce may result in parental alienation.Generally, it usually occurs intentionally.  The abusive parent uses different methods to cause a division between the kids and the estranged parent. Usually, the custodial parent may also be the abusive parent. […]

Family violence researches mainly focus on child abuse/violence perpetrated by adults in the family, usually parents. However, abuse can also be perpetrated by adolescents against an adult victim who is a parent. In this case, the adolescent can physically or psychologically abuse the victim.  General studies show that most adolescent-to-parent violence is psychological aggression rather […]

When used right, the internet can aid the performance of tasks and finding information with ease. However, crimes can also be perpetrated easily with the use of internet resources. Children consume a lot of online materials and may come in contact with predators with bad intentions.  Crimes against children should not be treated nonchalantly, especially […]

In Collin County, crimes against children are serious offenses that attract harsh penalties. Children are usually unable to defend and care for themselves, making them vulnerable to criminal acts. Crimes against children may occur in different ways and are usually devastating to the victims.  Efforts to get justice for victims include the establishment of a […]