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...]
Social Security Disability Benefits and Early Retirement Benefits
Hi, I'm Ian Croall and I'm the Managing attorney for the Disability Department here at Bailey & Galyen. Once a month I like to discuss a topic that I think is important for our clients or potential clients. … [Read more...]
Holiday Wishes From Bailey & Galyen
These past few months have affected the lives of people around the globe. Our points of reference changed overnight. We all were forced to modify instantly our habits and discover a new norm for work, school & living. … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Changes
Hello I'm Joseph Vacek, the Bankruptcy attorney here at Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law. Here we are with our monthly newsletter on what's going on in the bankruptcy world. … [Read more...]
Who Pays Alimony in a Texas Divorce?
The Key Factors Related to Spousal Maintenance in Texas Though not as common as it used to be, alimony is still available in a Texas divorce and may be granted at the discretion of the judge. Either party to a Texas divorce may petition the court … [Read more...]
What Factors Are Considered When Determining Custody in a Texas Divorce?
Child Custody in a Texas Divorce What Courts Do and Don't Consider When Granting Custody The determination of where a minor child will reside, and when a non-custodial parent may spend time with the child, are often the most challenging issues to … [Read more...]
