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Is it worth my time to file a K-3 visa or not?

Is it straightforward? A K-3 visa allows a spouse who is abroad to come to the United States while the petition is pending and have...

Marriage is in the Air

Marriage is in the air.  It seems like every time I look at Facebook someone I know is getting married or engaged.   There are engagement...

Joining the Military with a Juvenile Record

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...