Who’s Responsible After a Rainy Day? You’re out shopping or visiting friends and it’s been raining. You’re climbing some steps or walking along a sidewalk or other thoroughfare when you unexpectedly hit a slippery spot and lose your balance, … [Read more...]
The Role of Mediation in Texas Divorces
What Is Divorce Mediation? How Does It Work in Texas? Is It Right for You? Your marriage has ended and you’re considering filing for divorce. You may have some disagreements about custody and visitation, support, or the division of property, but you … [Read more...]
Spring Break Travel Dangers: How to Stay Safe on Texas Roads
Tips for Avoiding Injury During Spring Vacation Over the next month, millions of people, including many college students, will invade Texas for the annual pilgrimage known as spring break. Texas has long been one of the top destinations for college … [Read more...]
Jonathan’s Story—Bailey & Galyen Successfully Helps Father in Custody Dispute
From Wrongful Denial of Visitation to Full Custody in a Matter of Months Through the efforts of the proven family law attorneys at Bailey & Galyen, a Memphis man, Jonathan, who had been wrongfully denied visitation with his young daughter, now has … [Read more...]
Andrew Griffin Talks About the Importance of Legal Counsel in Family Law Matters
Bailey & Galyen Attorney Interviewed on The Legal Hour Bailey & Galyen’s Andrew Griffin, a family law attorney out of the firm’s Mansfield office, took time earlier this month to sit down with Keith Spencer of The Legal Hour. Andrew brings more than … [Read more...]
Understanding the New Social Security Disability Cost-of-Living Adjustments
How Benefits Have Changed in 2025 Does it feel like it’s getting harder to make a dollar go very far? That’s not surprising—experts say the cost of consumer goods has gone up nearly 25% since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Though inflation has … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents in Urban Texas Areas
Legal Options for Injured Victims According to statistics compiled by the National Safety Council, approximately 165 pedestrians are injured in accidents involving motor vehicles somewhere in the United States every day, and that more than four of … [Read more...]
Pathways to Permanent Residency in 2025
The Options for Obtaining a Green Card If you are a foreign national living in the United States, you know the potential benefits of obtaining a green card, which grants you permanent residency status: A green card allows you to live and … [Read more...]
Understanding Black Box Data in Truck Accident Investigations
The Use of Information from the On-Board Data Recorder Commercial truck accident claims are typically complex, with significant issues related to how the crash occurred. When piecing together all the facts, investigators often turn to the vehicle’s … [Read more...]
What Are the Eligibility Requirements for DACA?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a federal program introduced in 2012 to provide temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for certain undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children. By granting … [Read more...]
Filing for Divorce in Texas in 2025
Key Steps and Common Mistakes to Avoid Your marriage is over and it’s clear that the only way forward is through divorce. Even when there’s little or no acrimony, divorce can be an emotional experience. Those emotions can make it difficult for you … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Stay in Texas after Your Visa Expires?
Staying in the United States after your visa expires can lead to significant legal and personal challenges. When this situation happens in Texas, the consequences might feel even more daunting due to the state’s unique immigration policies and … [Read more...]
