By Paul F. Wieneskie McClatchy Newspapers, the parent company of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, just concluded a weeklong series of reports on "misclassified" employees. This practice involves taking workers who should be classified as employees … [Read more...]
J Visa – An Alternative to Filing for the H-1B Visa
By Michael J. Spychalski With not being able to file for H-1B visas until April, there are a few alternatives to the H-1B that can be pursued. One alternative is a J visa. A J visa is an exchange program established by the U.S. Government to … [Read more...]
Who decides what is Disabling?
By Jennifer Scherf-Cook All the time I hear, “but my doctor says I’m disabled, isn’t that enough?” The answer is No. SSA is self-governing. This means they get to define what disability means, what the requirements for disability in your case … [Read more...]
SSA Benefits for same-sex couples
By Jennifer Scherf-Cook In December 2013, SSA issued a procedural update authorizing the processing and payment of surviving spouse and death payment claims for same-sex married couples. In August 2013, SSA began processing claims for spousal … [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...]
SSA Disability and Worker’s Compensation
By Texas Social Security Disability Attorney, Jennifer Scherf-Cook When you are injured during the course of your employment, you may file a claim for worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation will pay you lost wages while you are unable to … [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...]
Think you might have financial cancer?
By Texas Attorney, J.C. Bailey III Many people find themselves in a situation where their credit card debt has surpassed their ability to ever pay it off. They tread water by making minimum payments, transferring balances, and begging the … [Read more...]
Relocation Geographic Restrictions
By Texas Family Law Attorney, Doug Wright There is a presumption in our State law that in a custody order the court will require that the child/children’s residence be restricted to a geographic area. The courts typically restrict the area to the … [Read more...]
Does your diagnosis have a big impact on whether or not you will be awarded Disability?
By Texas Social Security Disability Attorney, Jennifer Scherf-Cook Nearly 56% of all cases awarded disability by SSA involve claims of disability as a result of spinal issues. An almost identical number are awarded for claims based on affective or … [Read more...]
EB-5
Michael J. Spychalski EB-5 has been growing in recent years for individuals who invest 1 million dollars or in some circumstances $500,000. However, the processing time for these applications has also grown. Premium processing used to be available … [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...]