What Can the Custodial Parent Do? What Are the Potential Sanctions for the Non-Custodial Parent? In Texas, as in other states, the non-custodial parent of minor children in a divorce proceeding will typically be ordered to pay child support to the … [Read more...]
Recovering for Heat Exhaustion under the Texas Work Comp Laws
Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries Caused by Exposure to Summer Heat? The warm summer temperatures in Texas are great for many things—a picnic with family, an outing to a theme park, or swimming or boating on one of the … [Read more...]
What Is an Emancipated Minor?
How Can a Minor Become Emancipated in Texas? What Are the Benefits of Emancipation? When we’re young, particularly in our teens, we long to be adults, to enjoy what we consider to be the benefits of adulthood. In most situations, we must wait until … [Read more...]
The Increased Risks of Dog Bites and Attacks in Texas Summer Weather
Increased Presence of Dogs at Outdoor Venues and Events Leads to Greater Risk of Injury Summer’s here—time to get outside. Go for a picnic in the park. Take in an outdoor concert or festival. As the Texas parks and outdoor venues fill with people, … [Read more...]
Does a Father Need to Be Named on a Texas Birth Certificate to Have Parental Rights?
Can You Seek Custody or Visitation If You’re Not Named? If you’re like most parents, your children mean everything in the world to you. You may not be able to live with them every day, whether because of divorce or because the child was born out of … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accidents Likely to Increase with Summer Travel
Vacation Travel and Summer Outings Put More People on the Roads School’s out and many families are getting ready to go on vacation. The beaches are open and there’s more traffic on the roadways in Texas, as folks look for a way to cool off or just … [Read more...]
Nine Bailey & Galyen Lawyers Recognized by Peers
Attorneys Honored Among 360 West’s Best Nine members of the law offices of Bailey & Galyen have been chosen by their peers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, earning the honor of “360 West Top Attorney” for 2024. Those receiving accolades from … [Read more...]
Is Your Injury Work-Related?
What Are the Situations that Might Disqualify You from Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits? When you have been involved in an accident at work or have become ill because of exposure to a workplace hazard, your first course of action will … [Read more...]
How Are Damages Calculated after a Wrongful Death in Texas?
What Damages Are Available after an Accidental Death? Who May Recover Damages? How Are They Calculated? When a loved one has died because of the wrongful act of another person, it’s simply impossible to go back to the way things were. Nothing can … [Read more...]
Liability in a Houston Slip and Fall Accident on a Sidewalk
Slip and Fall Accident You slipped and fell on a sidewalk while going to or from a private residence in Houston or you tripped over broken concrete or pavement in front of a Houston business establishment. Your injuries have made it difficult or … [Read more...]
How Does Stepparent Adoption Work in Fort Worth?
How Can You Legally Adopt the Child of a New Spouse? You’re getting married and your spouse has children from a prior marriage. You would like those children to have access to all the benefits you provide. You would also like your stepchildren to … [Read more...]
Suing a Trucking Company after a Texas 18-Wheeler Accident
Can You Always Seek Damages from the Trucking Company, As Well as the Driver? According to industry data, there are more than 13 million trucks licensed to transport goods on America’s roadways. It should come as no surprise, then, that the National … [Read more...]
