Hello everyone, my name is Patricia Barbee i'm the Managing Immigration Attorney for Bailey & Galyen in the Dallas Office. I'm here to talk to you today about some potentially exciting new changes that are going to be coming to the world of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court of Texas: New Rules Regarding Lawsuits, Divorces and Other Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court of Texas has adopted new rules regarding lawsuits, divorces, and other legal proceedings filed after January 1, 2021. Effective immediately, parties to litigation in Texas are under a requirement to provide each other with a wide … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability Changes In 2021
Hello, my name is Ian Croall and I am the Managing Attorney for the Social Security Disability Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I wanted to start by wishing your family a Happy New Year and a happy start to 2021. At the Social Security … [Read more...]
Workers’ Comp Benefits & the IRS, and Lifetime Medical Benefits
Hi my name is Kim Wyatt and I am the Managing Attorney of the Workers' Comp Department here at Bailey & Galyen. I have two topics to discuss today briefly, Workers' Comp Benefits and the IRS and Lifetime Medical Benefits A lot of you have received … [Read more...]
Can I Ask for Alimony after My Divorce is Final?
The Process for Amending a Divorce Decree to Pursue Spousal Maintenance When you're involved in a divorce, the emotional turmoil can make it difficult to think clearly, leading to decisions that don't work for you. Furthermore, circumstances can … [Read more...]
How Do I Adopt My Grandchild in Texas?
The Legal Process for Adopting Your Grandchildren For many, the bond with a grandchild can be just as strong, if not stronger than that with a child, often with fewer challenges than a parental relationship. When your children have children but lack … [Read more...]
Can I Change Attorneys Once My Divorce Has Started?
When Can/Should You Look for New Counsel to Handle Your Divorce? When you're a party to a divorce, it's important to have a lawyer who understands your situation and what you need, someone you know will listen to your concerns and help you take the … [Read more...]
What Happens If There’s a Child Support Arrearage When
a Child Turns 18?
Is the Child Support Order Still Enforceable? In a Texas divorce where there are minor children, the court will generally order the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. All Texas child support orders include an income … [Read more...]
Wishing You A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Seasons greetings, I'm James Bridge, COO & Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen. On behalf of everyone a Bailey & Galyen we want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. May god bless your family. As we look forward to 2021 we … [Read more...]
How Is Alimony Calculated in Texas?
What Factors Do Courts Use to Grant Alimony and Determine Amount? Though spousal support is less common than it was a generation or two ago, Texas courts still have discretion to award a spouse (male or female) a monthly income, either temporarily … [Read more...]
Will I Get to Keep My House, Car and Personal Property in a Texas Divorce
How Property Is Divided in a Texas Divorce One of the most challenging aspects of a Texas divorce proceeding often centers on the division of marital property—the home, vehicles, and other personal property. Under Texas community property law, if … [Read more...]
How to Request a Change in a Child Support Order in Texas
Amending a Divorce Decree When Circumstances Change When you get divorced in Texas, and you have minor children, part of the final order establishes which parent has managing conservatorship (custody), how and when the non-custodial parent will have … [Read more...]
