Protecting Texas Contractors from Unenforceable Contingent-PaymentClauses in Subcontractor AgreementsWith the construction, remodeling, demolition, and repair industries still on the recovery track from the economic downturn of 2008, Texas property owners,...
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JURY AWARDS $16.7 MILLION VERDICT AGAINST DOCTOR, COULD IT HAPPEN TO YOU?
Last month, a jury in Boston Massachusetts awarded over $16,000,000.00 to a plaintiff, after a radiologist failed to diagnose the plaintiff's mother with lung cancer from an x-ray the doctor had taken a little over 18 months before the patient died. This case begs the...
BEGINNING THE DIVORCE PROCESS
Almost every day I'm asked by potential clients, "How do I get divorced?" The answer isn't always simple, but there are three basic steps: 1. Petition; 2. Notice; and 3. Finalize. The first step is to file a petition for divorce. As simple as this step sounds, it can...
WHY SHOULD I HAVE A MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY IN TEXAS?
This question is one that is frequently asked in estate planning. A medical power of attorney in Texas is a signed paper that allows you to assign your right to make medical decisions for yourself to another person if you are unable to make such decisions at that...
WAITING TO BE DIVORCED: THE 60-DAY WAITING PERIOD
Common divorce question: how long does it take to get divorced? The time period varies widely couple to couple, but most Texas couples must wait at least 60 days after filing the petition for divorce before the Court allows them to finalize their case. There are a few...
WHAT IS A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY IN TEXAS?
This question is one that is frequently asked in estate planning. A durable power of attorney in Texas is a signed paper that allows you to give your right to make business and final decisions, either temporarily or permanently, for yourself, to another person if you...
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
When Jill wants Jack to financially support her after the divorce...It's a common tale. Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. After the tumble down the hillside, they moved to Texas, fell in love, and got married. Ten years and many more spills...
HOW DO TEXAS COURTS DECIDE CHILD CUSTODY ISSUES?
The Best Interest of the Child, Not Moms versus DadsOne of the most common misconceptions which I encounter as a family law attorney in Texas is the idea that the law favors mothers over fathers in issues of child custody. Often, both mothers and fathers expect that...
MEDICAL DIRECTIVES IN TEXAS
A Medical Directive in Texas is a document that helps you communicate your end-of-life wishes while you are still competent and able to make such decisions. During my practice, many individuals have stated that while they were comfortable making medical decisions for...
HOW MUCH WILL MY DIVORCE COST?
A common question from people considering divorce is how much getting divorce costs. The answer depends on several variables. Aside from attorney's fees, there are court costs and filing fees to file an initial petition for divorce and other pleadings. Also, there's a...
