The courts in Texas are given a great deal of discretion when determining child custody. However, the best interests of the child must ultimately be given priority under Texas family law. The Texas courts evaluate the ability of both parents to care … [Read more...]
The Types of Damages Available after a Drunk Driving Accident
The Types of Losses You Can Recover after a Crash You've been hurt in a wreck and it turns out the at-fault driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash. What types of losses can you expect to recover in a personal … [Read more...]
Alimony in Texas
When Is Alimony Warranted? What Are the Different Types of Alimony? Your marriage has ended. Maybe you’ve been a stay-at-home spouse, giving up career opportunities to raise the family. Maybe you’ve been the breadwinner, but believe that your … [Read more...]
Can You Sue If You Were Bit on a Dog Owner’s Property?
Is the Owner Still Liable If You Were on Private Property? If you've been attacked or bitten by a dog on public property—walking along the sidewalk in front of a neighbor's house or at a local park, for instance—Texas law is pretty clear. Unless you … [Read more...]
Citing Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Do You Have to State Grounds? What Grounds Are Available? Though Texas is, like all other states, a “no-fault” jurisdiction for the purposes of divorce, you must still state grounds before the court will grant any divorce. In fact, a number of … [Read more...]
The Duties of Property Owners in Texas to Provide Safe Premises
What Duties Are Owed? To Whom Are They Owed? You were out shopping and tripped on a broken step, some torn carpet or a crack in the sidewalk. You went to a party at someone else's house and slipped and fell because of food, oil or some other … [Read more...]
What Are the Different Types of Adoptions?
What Options Are Available for Building a Family through Adoption? You’ve decided to either start or increase the size of your family. Maybe you’re unable biologically to have children. Maybe you are aware of the large number of children across the … [Read more...]
The Important Things You Need to Do at the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Steps You Can Take Immediately to Protect Your Rights When you've been involved in a collision or any other type of motor vehicle accident, your first concern needs to be for your health and the safety of everyone involved in the crash. It's always … [Read more...]
How Does Adoption Work in Texas?
What Are the Common Steps in the Adoption Process? You’ve decided that you want to adopt a child, but you’ve never done it before. What does the process look like? How do you initiate an adoption? What steps will you have to complete before the … [Read more...]
Expunging a Criminal Record in Texas
When Can Expungement Be Pursued? What Are the Requirements to Expunge a Criminal Record? We all make mistakes. Often, we're able to acknowledge those errors in judgment and move forward with relative impunity. In some situations, though, the … [Read more...]
Understanding Liability in Texas Drunk Driving Accidents
Who Is Potentially Liable and How Do You Establish Responsibility? You've been involved in a motor vehicle accident and you've suffered significant losses. You may be unable to work or may have medical bills that are not covered by insurance. You … [Read more...]
Wishing You And Yours A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Happy New Year. I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. I am James Bridge, Chief Operating Officer and firm managing attorney at Bailey and Galyen and I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy New … [Read more...]
