One of my favorite things on social media is the pictures of the special cake, cupcake or project that shows a perfect example and then the not so perfect attempt to copy it. The children’s animated or puppet character cake looks amazing when the … [Read more...]
BAILEY & GALYEN WINS MAJOR JURY VERDICT – SECURES NEARLY $800,000 FOR AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY VICTIM
After unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a settlement in a motor vehicle accident injury claim, Bailey & Galyen’s personal injury team took its case to a judge and jury (48th Judicial District Tarrant County, Texas), receiving a $794,127 verdict … [Read more...]
WHAT IS A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST?
A Special Needs Trust is a trust that can be used to supplement a disabled beneficiary’s needs while allowing that beneficiary to continue receiving his or her governmental benefits. These benefits include Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social … [Read more...]
Hurt at your Part-time job?
I have had many cases where my client was injured while at his/her part-time job, and due to the work restrictions, they can't work at their full-time job. What then? Well, there is a form for this: DWC 3ME. Where you were injured is the "claim … [Read more...]
Chapter 13 and the New “Conduit” Program in North Texas
Let’s Save Your Home If you are reading this, you likely live in the Northern District of Texas – in the DFW Metroplex – and may be searching for a way to save your home from foreclosure. My home, too, is by far, my most prized asset; and it … [Read more...]
Possession and Access
This month I want to talk about Possession and Access, what we more frequently call visitation. The law concerning Possession and Access is found in Texas Family Code Chapter 153 beginning at section 301. Much like child support, the "Standard … [Read more...]
The Process of a Sexual Assault of a Child Case
Sexual assault is one of the worst crimes a person can be charged with. Even the mere accusation of sexual assault is enough to derail a person's life and alter it forever. It can interfere with employment, divorce and child custody matters, and … [Read more...]
How to Read the Visa Bulletin
The visa bulletin has changed recently to allow people filing for immigrant visas to file ahead of their priority date becoming current. The visa bulletin is now set up with two tables: Table A and Table B. Table A is the bulletin we would always … [Read more...]
Clearing Your Record
Anytime a person is arrested and booked into jail, a record is created. This record quickly proliferates to many databases and is easily accessible to the public. Many counties in the DFW and Houston areas have booking photos of each person arrested … [Read more...]
Avoiding Summer Time Drama in Your Divorce
Like every year, summer’s high temperatures can lead to high drama for families that are going through a divorce. Smooth sailing custody arrangements can quickly be derailed by the free flowing schedule imposed on parents when the kids are out of … [Read more...]
Revocable Living Trusts
For most people, a carefully prepared will and, in the case of incapacity, powers of attorney are sufficient for a complete estate plan. However, there are times when a revocable living trust may be preferable. How does one decide which is a better … [Read more...]
THE MANY PATHS TO CITIZENSHIP
Although U.S. citizenship is automatically obtained when a person is born on U.S. Territory there are other avenues available for U.S. citizenship. A person born in a foreign country may acquire or derive U.S. citizenship based on the U.S. … [Read more...]
