Going to mediation for a divorce or custody case is one of the most effective ways to get a case resolved. Mediation is a process through which a third party helps both sides reach an agreement. The mediator does not make decisions for you, instead, the mediator will bring up…
Make an effort not to escalate things. If you have made the decision to divorce, the situation will be stressful enough. Avoid making any inflammatory statements to your soon be be ex-spouse. Keep things normal. Do not make any drastic changes, especially if there are children involved. Hold off…
One of the benefits of using a bail bondsman is that a person does not have to come up with the full bond amount that the court has set in order to release a defendant from custody. Normally, a bail bondsman will cover the full bail premium in exchange for…
Facing a motion to revoke probation hearing can be a very scary hearing to face. A Motion to Revoke is a document that asks the court to revoke, or take away someone’s probation and send them to a term in jail or prison for which the sentence originally called for.…
Co-signing for a bail bond is a very important issue to consider because it can carry serious legal ramifications. Much like co-signing for a car loan or house loan, the co-signer is obligating themselves to be responsible for another person. When a person c0-signs for a bail bond they are…
When a person is out on bond, they will normally have some type of conditions attached to their release. Most normal conditions include not leaving the county without permission and not picking up any new cases. The conditions can stem from the court where the case is pending or can…
An MTR Warrant stands for a Motion to Revoke Warrant. An MTR warrant means that a Motion to Revoke Probation has been filed by the district attorney and the judge in the case has issued a warrant based on that motion. The Motion to Revoke asks the court to revoke…
A cash bail bond is the most simple bail bond because the entirety of the bond is paid with cash. After someone is arrested and a bail bond is set, that person has the option to pay the bond in full. If you have the full amount available in cash,…
It is possible to get bail bond money refunded if you pay a cash bond to the Bexar County Sheriffs Office. When a person is arrested and bail is set by the Magistrate, that full amount can be paid up front to Bexar County as an assurance that a court…