At Cuccia Wilson, we believe that some of life’s most important moments happen outside the courtroom. They happen around kitchen tables, at school events, and in communities where families live, work, and grow together. As the Official Family Law Firm of the Cleburne Railroaders, our team recently had the opportunity to partner with the organization[...]

What Happens During the Discovery Phase of a Texas Lawsuit? Once a lawsuit is filed and the defendant has responded, the case typically enters the phase that will do the most to determine its outcome before a single witness takes the stand: discovery. Discovery is the formal, court-governed process through which both parties exchange the[...]

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Texas: What’s the Difference? When debt becomes unmanageable — through medical bills, job loss, business setbacks, or the slow accumulation of credit card balances that have outpaced the ability to repay them — bankruptcy can offer a legally structured path to relief. But bankruptcy is not a single[...]

Cuccia Wilson is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a member of the Dallas Bar Association's 2026 DBA 100 Club.The DBA 100 Club recognizes law firms, corporations, and organizations that demonstrate their support of the legal profession through participation in and commitment to the Dallas Bar Association. Membership reflects an investment[...]

How Are Child Custody Decisions Made in Texas Courts? Few legal proceedings carry greater emotional weight than a child custody dispute. Both parents want to be present in their child’s life, and when they cannot agree on how to structure that presence, the responsibility falls to a court to decide. For many parents in Dallas,[...]

What Is the Texas Statute of Limitations for Civil Lawsuits? In Texas civil litigation, timing is not a technicality — it is often determinative. A claim that might otherwise be entirely valid can be permanently extinguished if the lawsuit is not filed within the applicable statute of limitations. For plaintiffs, missing the deadline eliminates the[...]

What Legal Steps Should You Take After Being Served With a Lawsuit in Texas? Being served with a lawsuit is one of the more unsettling legal experiences most people and businesses encounter. The documents in hand make clear that a dispute has moved beyond informal discussion into a formal legal proceeding — one with strict[...]

When Should You Consider Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Texas? Financial pressure has a way of building gradually and then arriving all at once. Missed payments lead to collection calls. Collection calls lead to lawsuits. Lawsuits lead to garnishments. For many individuals in Dallas and across North Texas, the challenge is not recognizing that[...]

How Is Property Divided in a Texas Divorce? Property division is often the most financially consequential aspect of a Texas divorce. What is at stake is not simply who keeps which asset — it is how your financial life looks in the years after the marriage ends. A misclassified asset, an overlooked retirement account, or[...]

What Happens During a Texas Business Lawsuit? A business lawsuit is rarely just a legal matter. It is a disruption to operations, a drain on management attention, and a source of financial uncertainty that can affect everything from cash flow to commercial relationships. Whether a company has been served with a petition or believes a[...]