If you are a DACA recipient who received a three-year Employment Authorization Document (EAD after February 16, 2015, was mistakenly issued and must be returned. Immigration estimates that 2,100 DACA recipients were issued three-year instead of … [Read more...]
SSA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary August 14, 2015.
On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act. His ideals recorded by the press were, “Today, a hope of many years standing is in large part fulfilled…We have tried to frame a law which will give some measure of … [Read more...]
Traffic Laws You Should Know
The rules of the road in Texas are governed primarily by the Texas Transportation Code. This is the law, along with city ordinances, that police officers are trained to enforce. The only review of these laws for most Texas drivers was in their … [Read more...]
Using Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Cases
One of the most important resources we can utilize in family law cases is the mental health professional. Whether it be a social worker from the Domestic Relations Office or Family Court Services Office in your County; a private social worker; … [Read more...]
Same Sex Divorce in Texas
Now that the Supreme Court has recognized the nation wide right for same-sex couples to marry, the next question that could potentially face same-sex couples is how to dissolve a marriage that is no longer functional. The answer is … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Costs – You get what you pay for!
During my 15 years of practicing bankruptcy law, the question I get asked the most is “If your clients are filing for bankruptcy, how do you get paid?” This is a perfectly legitimate question. How do attorneys get paid? It all depends on what type of … [Read more...]
Negligence in Texas: It’s Not Black and White
One of the most widely-held misconceptions about jury trials in Texas is that the jury decides who wins the case. In fact, jury trials in Texas utilize a system of special issues – questions which relate to the showings required based upon the … [Read more...]
Update on President Obama’s Executive Action
President Obama's Executive Action back in November has been on hold. However, 4 parts of it have continued to go forward. 1) They are providing work authorization for certain H-4 spouses. Certain spouses of H-1B workers who are on the pathway to … [Read more...]
Social Security Facts for Women
If you have worked at least 10 years and/or earned 40 work credits, you are vested in the SS program. That means once you turn 62, you are eligible for your own SS Retirement benefits regardless of your income or marital status. If you are married … [Read more...]
WAYS TO PERMANENTLY IMMIGRATE
Many people think there are many ways to permanently immigrate to the United States. The fact is there are not as many ways as people think. The ways to permanently immigrate to the United States are through family, employment, refugee, diversity … [Read more...]
SSI Eligibility and Trusts
SSI is an income based disability program. This is for people who have not worked and/or had reported earnings which would qualify them for SSDI benefits. Because the beneficiaries are drawing out money that they didn’t pay in, SSA has the additional … [Read more...]
Are you facing a Foreclosure?
In today’s economy, it’s no secret that families are struggling with paying their home mortgages. Falling behind just one or two payments on your mortgage can quickly snowball into a full blown attempt by the mortgage company to foreclose on your … [Read more...]
