It is becoming increasingly difficult to join the military with a juvenile record According to one Army recruiter, recruitment standards are stricter today than they were a few years ago. This is partly due to the pullout from Iraq and drawing down … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation – Why am I not getting treatment?
There are several reasons why an Injured Worker (IW) in Texas may not be getting treatment for an on the job injury. This entry will discuss the two most common circumstances that lead to an inability to have medical care covered by an employer’s … [Read more...]
Student Loan Debt and Bankruptcy
Student loan debt is an ever increasing financial problem for families these days. Often, the burden of student loan debt will keep individuals from purchasing a new home, a new vehicle or even cover their basic living expenses. It’s a hot topic … [Read more...]
Some DACA Three-Year Employment Cards Sent In Error
If you are a DACA recipient who received a three-year Employment Authorization Document (EAD after February 16, 2015, was mistakenly issued and must be returned. Immigration estimates that 2,100 DACA recipients were issued three-year instead of … [Read more...]
SSA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary August 14, 2015.
On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act. His ideals recorded by the press were, “Today, a hope of many years standing is in large part fulfilled…We have tried to frame a law which will give some measure of … [Read more...]
Traffic Laws You Should Know
The rules of the road in Texas are governed primarily by the Texas Transportation Code. This is the law, along with city ordinances, that police officers are trained to enforce. The only review of these laws for most Texas drivers was in their … [Read more...]
Using Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Cases
One of the most important resources we can utilize in family law cases is the mental health professional. Whether it be a social worker from the Domestic Relations Office or Family Court Services Office in your County; a private social worker; … [Read more...]
Same Sex Divorce in Texas
Now that the Supreme Court has recognized the nation wide right for same-sex couples to marry, the next question that could potentially face same-sex couples is how to dissolve a marriage that is no longer functional. The answer is … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Costs – You get what you pay for!
During my 15 years of practicing bankruptcy law, the question I get asked the most is “If your clients are filing for bankruptcy, how do you get paid?” This is a perfectly legitimate question. How do attorneys get paid? It all depends on what type of … [Read more...]
Negligence in Texas: It’s Not Black and White
One of the most widely-held misconceptions about jury trials in Texas is that the jury decides who wins the case. In fact, jury trials in Texas utilize a system of special issues – questions which relate to the showings required based upon the … [Read more...]
Update on President Obama’s Executive Action
President Obama's Executive Action back in November has been on hold. However, 4 parts of it have continued to go forward. 1) They are providing work authorization for certain H-4 spouses. Certain spouses of H-1B workers who are on the pathway to … [Read more...]
Social Security Facts for Women
If you have worked at least 10 years and/or earned 40 work credits, you are vested in the SS program. That means once you turn 62, you are eligible for your own SS Retirement benefits regardless of your income or marital status. If you are married … [Read more...]
