Blogs for Edmondson Law, PLLC

Events That Should Trigger A Review Of Your Will

People often tell me that they need to have their will redone because it has been years since it was executed. The fact is that many of these people do need an entirely new will but others may need no changes at all.  Your circumstances determine whether your current...

Speeding In A Construction Zone With Workers Present

People who receive a traffic citation for speeding in a construction zone with workers present find out that certain courts are not allowed to offer deferred disposition for this type of offense. This leaves the offender with the option of pleading guilty or having a...

Driving Safety Course Eligibility

Many Wylie, Sachse and Murphy motorists who receive traffic citations opt for the driving safety course to keep the ticket off of their record. One thing many don't realize is that certain factors may prohibit the person from taking the driving safety course all...

9 Quick Steps To Improving Your Credit Score

(1) Consider getting a credit card if you do not have one (2) Consider getting a small personal loan that you can pay off over time (3) Pay down credit cards (4) Keep your credit card balance below 30% of the card's limit at all times (5) Consider asking for a higher...

Why Do-It-Yourself Legal Sites Are Bad News

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Legal Sites provide an inexpensive alternative to legal document preparation, but should be used with caution. Many people may not realize that preparing legal documents is a difficult and time consuming proposition. No two cases are ever the same...

Guilty or No Contest Pleas in Wylie, Sachse and Murphy

Many courts in Collin County only allow a criminal defendant the option of pleading guilty if deferred disposition is offered. Wylie Municipal Court does allow the defendant to choose whether to plead guilty or no contest when deferred disposition is available. So...

Presumption of Paternity In Texas

Many people don't realize that a man in Texas can be considered under the law as the presumed father of a child that is not his biological child. Texas Family Code Section 160.204 outlines the different requirements for a man to be considered the presumed father of a...

LawGuru Legal Directory

http://www.lawguru.com/logos/bbs-but.html is a website that allows people to ask real attorneys free questions about their legal issues. It's a great way to receive guidance on what the best solution for you might be. From divorce to DWI and all other subjects...

Informal (Common Law) Marriage In Texas

The State of Texas does not require a formal marriage ceremony for a man and a woman to be considered married. In some circumstances the behavior of a man and a woman living together can be enough to establish an informal (or common law) marriage. Texas Family Code...

The General Arrest Process In Collin County

Being arrested is a very scary process that can happen to anyone for any reason. Many of us have no idea what our rights are at this point and are so shocked by the time we are read our rights it is difficult to remember or understand. Below is a brief guide outlining...