Must Your Employer Permit Periodic Breaks and Time Off for Meals? You work in a physically or mentally challenging job and you give it your all. Periodically, you need to take a few minutes to recharge, so that you can maximize your productivity for … [Read more...]
How Do You Calculate Damages for Emotional Distress?
What Qualifies as Emotional Distress? When Are Damage Available? How to You Determine the Amount of Your Losses? You've been in a motor vehicle accident and you find yourself terrified to go near a car. You were attacked by a vicious dog and have a … [Read more...]
Can I Purchase a Home In Texas If I Have A Tax Arrearage?
Will a Tax Lien or Other Unpaid Tax Debt Prevent Me from Buying a House? When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first things the lender will do is run a credit check. If you have income or other tax arrearages, they will most likely appear on … [Read more...]
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Texas
What Is Lane Splitting? Is It Legally Permitted in the Lone Star State? There's nothing like getting on a motorcycle and hitting the open road, especially in Texas, where you can ride for miles and not see a soul. When you're riding in town, though, … [Read more...]
What Are My Rights When I Pay Child Support?
Do I Have a Right to Visitation? Can I Withhold Support If Denied Access to My Children? Your marriage has ended and you have minor children. Your spouse has primary custody and you have been ordered to pay child support. You have no problem with … [Read more...]
Why Settling is Often Better than Going to Trial in Divorce and Family Law Matters
When it comes to family law matters, there is a common misconception that going to trial is the only way to resolve a dispute. However, the truth is that more than 95% of divorces and family law matters never make it to a final trial. Instead, they … [Read more...]
How to Remove Conditions on Your Green Card: Joint Removal vs Waiver Removal
The conditions on a two-year green card must be removed within 90 days of its expiration date. This process involves either a joint removal of conditions with your spouse or a waiver removal of conditions if you are no longer with your spouse or … [Read more...]
The Insurance Adjuster is Not on Your Side: Why You Need an Attorney After a Car Accident
Getting into a car accident can be a frightening experience. In the aftermath of the accident, you may be dealing with injuries, damage to your vehicle, and the stress of navigating insurance claims. One of the first steps you may take is calling the … [Read more...]
Protecting Yourself: The Importance of a Written Light Duty Offer from Your Employer
Returning to work after an injury can be a daunting experience. You may be eager to get back to work and earn a paycheck, but you also need to be cautious and ensure that you don't further injure yourself. If you've been placed on light duty … [Read more...]
The Three Most Common Types of Employment-Based Immigration Visas
The Top Ways of Obtaining Permanent Residency Status through Your Employment If you are a foreign national looking to permanently emigrate to the United States, one of the primary ways that you can establish lawful permanent residency is with an … [Read more...]
How Are Lost Wages Calculated in a Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit
How Do You Prove Lost Wages? What Lost Wages Can Be Recovered? When you have suffered any type of injury because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, you have the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for all losses … [Read more...]
The Different Types and Uses of a Power of Attorney
Why You Want to Have a POA in Place When you're putting all the pieces of your estate plan together, an essential component, often overlooked, is a power of attorney (POA). It's relatively easy to implement and can help minimize potential … [Read more...]
