Carrasco Family Law Blog

Types Of Medical Malpractice: What Constitutes Negligence?

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When you go to the doctor, you expect them to do everything in their power to help you recover from what ails you. Unfortunately, doctors can sometimes fail to provide the best standard of care. If you feel like you were owed better care than you received, then you might consider filing a negligence case.  What Is Medical Negligence? The law uses a standard to establish what qualifies as negligence, which can basically be described as when a doctor provides care that falls below what a competent doctor would do in the same situation. Read More»

Divorcing While Pregnant: What You Should Know

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A divorce can be complicated by a number of issues, including pregnancy. A pregnancy can impact various factors, including whether or not you can even have the divorce finalized. If you are pregnant and in the process of divorcing, here is what you need to know.  Can Your Divorce Be Finalized? Whether or not the family court will finalize your divorce depends on your local and state laws. For instance, in Texas, there are some courts that will not finalize your divorce when you are pregnant. Read More»

What Should You Know about Changes to Texas's Wrongful Death Laws?

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Although being in a situation in which you are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit is something you never want to experience, in some cases this type of lawsuit is necessary to help secure your family’s future. If your relative has died due to the negligence, recklessness, or willful criminal conduct of an individual or corporation, you may be able to recover a significant sum when taking into account your relative’s future earning potential and any other emotional damages your family has suffered due to the manner of death. Read More»

Personal Injury Law: 3 Common Questions

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Nobody wants to imagine being hurt in an accident. Yet knowing more about your legal rights and responsibilities can prove highly beneficial in the event that you or someone you know does suffer an accidental injury down the line. If you would like to protect yourself by learning more about the ins and outs of personal injury law, read on. This article will answer three common questions about pursuing a legal case. Read More»

3 Steps To Take Possession Of Your Family Home During The Divorce

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If you are planning to keep your family home after the divorce, your spouse’s name has to be removed from the mortgage. By taking this action, you can ensure that your spouse is no longer financially responsible for the home and that you do not have to share any profit you make if you sell the home in the future. Here is what you need to do to take sole possession of the home. Read More»