In today’s economy, it’s no secret that families are struggling with paying their home mortgages. Falling behind just one or two payments on your mortgage can quickly snowball into a full blown attempt by the mortgage company to foreclose on your … [Read more...]
I’ve Been Sued!
Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff or constable is looking for you to serve you with legal documents. So, you’ve been sued. Now what? There are … [Read more...]
Is My Credit Ruined FOREVER?
Unless you are being romantic, the word "forever" is so…final. So one of the most asked questions about filing bankruptcy is "Will my credit be ruined forever?" and the answer is "No." Yes, a bankruptcy case stay on your credit report for up to ten … [Read more...]
How to Make The Most of Your Free Bankruptcy Consultation
It is a common practice in today's legal market for bankruptcy attorneys to offer free consultations to potential new clients. Consumers looking for legal help have many law firms to choose from and a free consultation is an excellent opportunity for … [Read more...]
Dissolving a business entity in Texas
Dissolving a business entity in Texas is described in the Texas Business Organizations code. It is not a difficult process, although it does take some time. The first step is to have a formal meeting with the members of the LLC or the shareholders … [Read more...]
Happy New Year?
Regaining Control of your Finances in 2015 Ah, the sounds, sights, and scents of the season! Christmas time is the time of year when we over eat, over indulge, and often, over spend. We’re likely to hear the sounds of bells ringing, Christmas songs … [Read more...]
Grandparent access in Texas
Many grandparents wonder what their rights are when visitation with grandchildren is being denied by parents. The leading case on this issue is named Troxel v. Granville (99-138) 530 U.S. 57 (2000). Under Troxel, the highest court determined that … [Read more...]
Property Issues in Divorce Involving Military Personnel
In my article, YOU STAND FOR US; WE STAND FOR YOU, it was noted that military personnel are not immune from the tragedy of divorce; and like civilian divorces, the same property issues arise, but with some different rules. What I am focusing on in … [Read more...]
How Should A Client Prepare For A Temporary Order Hearing?
The simple answer to that question is: “be completely honest and forthright” with your attorney. There. I said it. Playing hide –the-ball or word games with your attorney will come back to haunt you severely. Most attorneys believe as I do that … [Read more...]
When do you need an attorney on a child support case?
The short answer is that if the case purely concerns the creation or enforcement of a child support obligation, in Texas you may not need an attorney. This is largely because in Texas the calculation of child support is a mathematical calculation … [Read more...]
Family Law Matters
So you Find yourself Involved with an Ex-Murderer? (Or How I Became a Paramour/Step-parent, in Multiple Easy Steps.) You found the woman or man of your dreams, and he/she came with a matched set of lovely children – and the ex-parent as an … [Read more...]
DWI Blood Draw Law Change For 2013
The Transportation Code has been amended by the Texas Legislature to allow blood samples to be taken by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). The new rules governing blood draws during a DWI stop took effect September 1, 2013. Prior to the change in … [Read more...]