There are a few medical conditions and even some psychosomatic conditions which cause an individual to experience seizure activity. There are between six and forty distinct types of seizures depending on where you look. SSA divides them into just 2 … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
WHAT IS A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST?
A Special Needs Trust is a trust that can be used to supplement a disabled beneficiary’s needs while allowing that beneficiary to continue receiving his or her governmental benefits. These benefits include Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social … [Read more...]
Hurt at your Part-time job?
I have had many cases where my client was injured while at his/her part-time job, and due to the work restrictions, they can't work at their full-time job. What then? Well, there is a form for this: DWC 3ME. Where you were injured is the "claim … [Read more...]
Chapter 13 and the New “Conduit” Program in North Texas
Let’s Save Your Home If you are reading this, you likely live in the Northern District of Texas – in the DFW Metroplex – and may be searching for a way to save your home from foreclosure. My home, too, is by far, my most prized asset; and it … [Read more...]
Possession and Access
This month I want to talk about Possession and Access, what we more frequently call visitation. The law concerning Possession and Access is found in Texas Family Code Chapter 153 beginning at section 301. Much like child support, the "Standard … [Read more...]
The Process of a Sexual Assault of a Child Case
Sexual assault is one of the worst crimes a person can be charged with. Even the mere accusation of sexual assault is enough to derail a person's life and alter it forever. It can interfere with employment, divorce and child custody matters, and … [Read more...]
How to Read the Visa Bulletin
The visa bulletin has changed recently to allow people filing for immigrant visas to file ahead of their priority date becoming current. The visa bulletin is now set up with two tables: Table A and Table B. Table A is the bulletin we would always … [Read more...]