Rebuilding and recovering from the 2017 hurricane season is going to be ongoing. Here are a few tips and resources to help you and your loved ones: FEMA has a lot of good online resources. You can learn how and where to apply for assistance and can get information and…
The new Texas law prohibiting texting while driving goes into effect on September 1st. Texas is the 47th state to pass a texting while driving law. Prior to this law going into effect, there was not a statewide ban on texting while driving but many local governments had their own…
Everyone knows what legal fees are, right? Well, not necessarily. Here are some examples of charges you may see on an invoice from your attorney. Which of the following are “legal fees” and which are expenses? A charge for the amount of time your lawyer spent in court. A flat…
Court is not the only way to solve legal disputes and it certainly isn’t the cheapest. Two options outside of the courthouse are mediation and arbitration. In lieu of a judge, mediation uses an impartial guide or facilitator to help both parties come to an agreement. Though it is often…
Marriage and divorce statistics vary by ethnic culture. Your “culture” can also be your religion, workplace, family, neighborhood, or group of close friends. Not surprisingly, many cultural groups disapprove of divorce. Some may even blame both participants, no matter what the circumstances. If you are in a culture that frowns…
Let’s face it: for most people, getting and staying organized is hard. Organizing someone else’s finances is not easy either. So, let’s say that the time has come for you to step in and help your elderly friend or relative with their finances. If you are lucky, they asked for help at a…
Teamwork is essential, and there is no better time for cooperative teamwork than when you are facing legal challenges. Here are some specific things that you can do to help your case progress more efficiently. Stay available to the law firm. If you are going to be away for…
Every now and then we take a break from our usual legal oriented posts to share some information of local interest that may help the public. It is getting warmer in Texas, and fast. Zika virus is a concern to Texans. Although we have not had many issues with this…
April, 2017 – The Texas House has passed a bill that would prohibit texting while driving statewide. These bans already exist in several Texas counties, but there is not a statewide ban in effect—yet. Many Texas cities already have a ban on using a handheld device while…
When you think of an adoption, if you are like most people, you probably think of an adult adopting a child. But if you have been adopted as an adult, or know someone who has, you have a more inclusive view. Here is why more people are opting for adult…