What Rights Come with Lawful Permanent Residency? What Rights Do You Get with Citizenship? When you're seeking to make the United States your home, there are typically two goals you have in mind: lawful permanent residency and citizenship. Though … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights in Texas if Your Employer Doesn’t Subscribe to Workers’ Compensation?
How Can You Recover for Injuries Sustained in the Workplace? In every state, there are laws establishing a workers' compensation system, which offers a streamlined process for recovering compensation after a workplace injury. In many states, most … [Read more...]
Texas Divorce—Can You Be Compelled to Set Aside Money for Your Child’s Education?
Will a Court Order You to Contribute? Your marriage is irreparably broken and the best way forward is through divorce. You have minor children and, like any parent, you want them to have every opportunity you can provide, including access to a … [Read more...]
The Different Types of Damages Available in a Personal Claim
What Losses Are Recoverable When You Have Been Injured? In the aftermath of an accident, where the wrongful acts of another person have caused you to suffer physical and financial loss, you have the right to seek compensation, commonly referred to … [Read more...]
Am I still eligible for Worker’s Comp if the injury was my fault?
When you are hurt on the job, you must show only two things to qualify for workers’ compensation—that you were injured and that the injury was work-related. Workers’ compensation is essentially a “no-fault” system, and does not require proof of … [Read more...]
How can you get a green card?
A green card grants a foreign national the right to live and work in the United States for an indefinite period of time. There are a number of ways to qualify for a green card. A spouse or family member may sponsor you for lawful permanent residency, … [Read more...]
Is it possible for my ex-spouse to leave the state with my kids?
In Texas, the determining factor with respect to custody and visitation is the best interests of the child. Furthermore, family law judges in Texas prefer arrangements that give minor children access to both parents. In most custody orders, the court … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights When an Employer Fails to Pay Earned Overtime?
Your Options in Texas You work hard to provide for your family, volunteering for overtime when it's available. What are your options when you've clearly earned time and a half for your efforts and your employer either pays you your regular wage or … [Read more...]
How long does it take to start receiving SSI and disability benefits?
When you can’t work because of injury or illness, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Once you’ve applied for benefits, you will typically have to wait approximately eight months before receiving any decision. If your … [Read more...]
Comparative Negligence in Texas
What Happens If You Caused an Accident Where You Suffered an Injury? You've been injured in an accident, and it seems clear to you that the other party was entirely responsible for causing your injury. Don't be surprised, though, if defense … [Read more...]
What Is a Living Will? Where Does It Fit in Your Estate Planning?
How Does It Differ from Other Estate Planning Tools You've worked hard to build your net worth, to put everything in place to protect your loved ones in the event of your death. Perhaps the greatest gift you can give your loved ones, though, isn't … [Read more...]
Your Options When You Have Been Injured by a Dangerous or Defective Product
The Different Types of Product Liability Claims | The Potentially Liable Parties When you purchase a consumer product, you expect that it will be safe when you use it for its intended purpose. You assume that the company that designed, manufactured … [Read more...]
