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Rear-End Collisions in Texas

The fact that an accident has occurred does not necessarily mean that someone was at fault. As the courts of this state have long recognized:...

Coerced Confessions in Texas

A statement of a person accused of a crime may be used against him if it appears the statement was freely and voluntarily made without...

Understanding the Standard Possession Order

In a divorce with children, and in other cases involving custody, Texas courts often impose what is commonly known as a Standard Possession Order, or...

What are Compensable vs Non-compensable Injuries in a Workers’ Compensation Case

If you have an accepted workers’ compensation claim, ‘compensable injury’ is something you need to know. If the insurance carrier acknowledges and accepts that you...

Immigration Help for Families of Military Members And Veterans

What is Parole in Place? Parole in Place is a status that is available for undocumented spouses, children, or parents of active military, those in...

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 their...

Cases Involving Sexual Assault of a Child

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...

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...

Clearing Your Arrest Record: Expunction and Non-Disclosure

Anytime a person is arrested and booked into jail, a record is created. This record quickly proliferates to many databases and is easily accessible to the...

Revocable Living Trusts

For most people, a carefully prepared will and, in the case of incapacity, powers of attorney are sufficient for a complete estate plan. However, there...

Never Waive Goodbye: Pre-Injury Releases and Their Requirements

It’s summer time again, and many are headed to the gym hoping to recapture their swimsuit physique. Seeing an ad for a fitness boot camp, you...

Understanding Civil Law in the United States: How Our Legal System Works

If you’ve ever tried to make sense of a legal contract, resolve a dispute with a business, or navigate a divorce or custody case, you’ve...