Marijuana has an unusual place in the law and in our opinions about parents.  Here in Texas possession of small amounts of Marijuana is a Class B Misdemeanor like Driving While Intoxicated.  While in other states like Colorado or Washington, possession of what would be felony amounts of Marijuana products here is totally legal.  This differing treatment of the same substance leads to a great deal of confusion over the effect of marijuana on a family law case. Perhaps surprisingly in this age of relaxing drug prohibition, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (CPS) has and will … [Read more...]