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Adoptions: Agencies vs. Family law firm – what’s the difference?
In Texas, there are many adoption agencies that exist which help an expectant mother and prospective adoptive parents transition into the adoption process. If a mother is pregnant, an adoption agency is an option that allows the expectant mother to find a home...
Green Cards and U Visas
Have you been a victim of Fraud, Robbery or Armed Assault? You could you qualify for the U Visa. The U Visa gives you a Legal Status that is valid for 4 years with a work permit and Social Security. After the third year of having the U Visa, you can apply for...
The U Visa
By and large, the prospect of moving to the United States is one that is filled with much wonder and excitement for most people involved. However, for some individuals coming from abroad, this move which often is associated with great expectations and hope can be a...
Calculating Child Support for Children with Different Mothers
Many men and women experience feelings of nervousness and stress when preparing for child support hearings. However, this is not necessarily due to an unwillingness to provide financial support, but often because of the uncertainty surrounding child support...
Green Card for Marriage/Petition/Prove/Benefits
Petition for Residency/Adjustment of Status: Did you arrive in the United States with a Visa and marry a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and would like to know if you can file your case within the United States or if you should leave? It depends on two scenarios:...
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may designate a foreign country to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in that country that prevent citizens of the country from returning to their country temporarily safely. USCIS may...
Confidentiality Program and change of name.
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides a substitute post office box address and mail forwarding service. This helps prevent your actual address from being revealed in state government documents and files while still allowing you to receive and send mail....
Foster parent intervention: the process
Under Texas Family Code section 102.00(b-1,a foster parent may only be granted leave to intervene under Subsection (b) if the foster parent would have standing to file an original suit as provided by Section 102.003(a)(12). Sec. 102.003. GENERAL STANDING TO FILE...
Hiring an attorney in the “New Discovery Rules” era – 2021
For individuals who have used family law attorneys in the past, many are shell-shocked with the raise in initial retainers across the board. It’s not attorney greed, this article explains what the hike in prices is all about. Beginning January 1, 2021, the Texas...
How The New Enforcement Of Maintenance Legislative Rule From 09-01-2021 Affects Your Case
The 86th Legislature made changes to the spousal support and maintenance provisions in the Texas Family Code. They are as follows: a court may allow payments to come out of various types of pension, retirement plans, or employee benefits that require a Qualified...
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