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Posted on Dec 21, 2020 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
8 Elements That May Result in Family Violence The holiday season is a time for family and friends to celebrate, give, and spread love and joy with each other. However, several factors such as COVID-19 ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to mass unemployment, and whenever a community, state, or nation experiences a surge in unemployment, people start to get desperate and they begin doing things ...
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Posted on Sep 5, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In the past, what happened behind closed doors was nobody’s business. If a husband and wife got into a fight, it stayed between the couple. If a parent tried to discipline their child, it ...
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Posted on May 10, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Texas citizens are proud of their right to bear arms – it’s a right that many residents take seriously. Our weapons allow us to protect ourselves, our homes and properties, and most ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2018 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
You’re probably familiar with the term “domestic violence.” In Texas, domestic violence is referred to as “ family violence.” Under the Texas Family Code, family violence ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
In Denton County and throughout Texas, the victims of stalking, sexual assault and family violence (sometimes called domestic violence) can ask the court for a protective order, which prohibits the ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2017 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
Has someone recently taken a protective order, otherwise known as a “restraining order” out against you for family violence (domestic violence) in Denton County? If so, it’s ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2015 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
The people of Texas take pride in their ability to possess firearms, and this is a right that we do not take lightly. Compared to other states, Texas has some of the most generous gun laws in ...
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Posted on May 5, 2015 By Derek A. Adame, Attorney at Law
On Sunday, the Denton Police arrested an assault suspect after a concerned citizen made a domestic violence call. The call stemmed from an argument that took place between a man and a woman in the 700 ...
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